Harvesting Snip off spent blossoms to keep plants looking neat, and to prolong flowering. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil. Dwarf types make good edging plants for beds and containers.
Spread out the tubers and plant them so the top of the crown is just below the soil line. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 7" (50cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Prepare a wide planting hole dug to...
Dried valerian roots are used to make a bedtime tea that promotes sleep. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any average, well drained soil. Valerian can stand 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall when it is in full bloom.
Use large-flowered anemones as feature plants in the summer garden. Fertilize large-flowered anemones in early summer using a liquid feed Companions Daylily. Set out dormant roots in fall where they are hardy, or in early spring, planting them 3 inches...
As the flowers fade in the garden, trim them off with scissors or pruning shears. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Daffodil Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Very tall varieties benefit from staking. Troubleshooting Aphids, slugs and both tomato and tobacco hornworms can require management. Feeding Fast growth is encouraged by mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting.
Harvesting Clip off old salvia branches after the flowers fade to insure steady production of new flowering spikes. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Salvia Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Troubleshooting It is not known whether or not colorful new varieties of Echinacea have medicinal properties that compare to older strains, which are preferred by butterflies. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Echinacea...
Companions Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Mint, Agastache, Apple, Cherry, Peach, Pear and Plum. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Lavender Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Also clip off flower spikes to prolong the life of the plants. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil or roomy containers that hold moisture well. Coleus steals the show with its showy foliage.
Snip off flowers to prevent unwanted reseeding. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Chives Aphids (General) Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Chives Allium White Rot Onion Downy Mildew
Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5" (15cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Set out dormant bulbs from late summer to early winter. They are popular for naturalizing in open woodlands, or along the edge of the lawn.
Tall varieties may need staking. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Cleome Aphids (General) Slug Snail Frost tolerant None. Cleome colors include pink, white, and lavender.
Notes Lilies bloom all at once, and because of their large blossoms they are often used as feature flowers. Troubleshooting Invasive lily leaf beetles chew holes in lily leaves. Allow 12in (30cm) between Asiatic lilies but space tall Oriental lilies 8in...
The plants will bloom for eight weeks or more if old flowers are removed. Aphids may occasionally feed on new growing tips and buds. Feeding Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting.
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Most soil types, but best in moisture retentive soil with rich compost dug in. Harvesting Pull up entire plants and use a sharp knife to lop off the roots.
Troubleshooting Flea beetles sometimes make small holes in leaves. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Arugula Aphids (General) Flea Beetle Leaf Miner Slug Snail
Position Sun or partial shade. Spacing Single Plants: 11' 5" (3.50m) each way (minimum) Rows: 11' 5" (3.50m) with 11' 5" (3.50m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Plant in mid-fall or early winter when it's not too cold for a little root growth to help...
Position Sun or partial shade. Spacing Single Plants: 16' 4" (5.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 16' 4" (5.00m) with 16' 4" (5.00m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Plant in mid-fall or early winter when it's not too cold for a little root growth to help...
Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5" (15cm) with 7" (20cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start with a purchased plant, or start seeds indoors and set out at about the time of your last frost.
Plants grow quite tall, and can be used to shade heat-sensitive neighbors. Troubleshooting Powdery mildew often affects plants in late summer, but does not impact yields. Feeding Not usually required.
Allow unharvested flowers to remain in the garden until they set seed, if possible. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Average garden soil with excellent drainage. Flowers emerge in fall on bare stems.
Cool-season Cover Crops Parts of the garden that won't be planted until late spring are prime spots for growing cool-season cover crops , also known as green manures because they are grown to benefit the soil.
Most other herbs that grow to more than 12 inches tall. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Catnip Aphids (General) Slug Snail If you can, grow clumps in different parts of your garden.
Notes Celosia often reseeds in warm climates, but not in an invasive way. Tall varieties make great cut flowers. Feeding Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting.
In white or pastel shades, alyssum in the perfect little flower to tuck into the corners of beds, or you can grow it beneath tall vegetables or among herbs. Notes Can reseed if allowed to do so, but extra seedlings are easy to lift and move or pull out.
Planting hyacinths behind daylilies or other summer-blooming perennials hides the fading foliage from view. Their naturally upright posture gives them a formal demeanor. Plant in groups of three or more bulbs.
