Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Average garden soil with excellent drainage. Notes Daffodils are the best spring-flowering bulbs to grow as perennials. Fertilize established clumps with a balanced organic fertilizer in the fall.
Harvesting Dig roots in fall or early spring and dry outdoors, because they release an unpleasant smell as they dry. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Valerian Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Dainty white wood anemones are hardy to -20F (-30C), as are 'Grecian' anemones classified as A. Set out dormant roots in fall where they are hardy, or in early spring, planting them 3 inches (8 cm) deep.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Chamomile Aphids (General) Slug Snail Leafy greens grown in spring, as well as spring-blooming herbs and flowers.
Authentic Greek oregano can be grown from seeds or plants. Frost tolerant Hardy in cold climates provided plant is well-rooted and mulched. Companions Tomato, Pepper and Broccoli. Moderately invasive.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Gomphrena Aphids (General) Slug Snail In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid fertilizer to prolong bloom time.
Harvesting As flower spikes fade, trim them off with scissors or pruning shears. Small agastache plants grow slowly at first, and gain size and bloom in late summer. Heavy winter mulching can cause the dormant plants to rot.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Lavender Aphids (General) Slug Snail Spacing Single Plants: 1' 3" (40cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 1" (35cm) with 1' 7" (50cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start with a purchased...
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil. Notes Despite the beauty of the blossoms, cleome is seldom used as a cut flower because of its acrid aroma. In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth.
Or, start seeds indoors to get a head start on the season, and set them out after the last spring frost has passed. Frost tolerant There are perennial lavateras that survive winter, but the annual form is killed by hard freezes.
Tall plants benefit from staking. Annual coreopsis is an excellent flower to grow in wildflower meadows. Plants will reseed themselves with a little encouragement. Annual coreopsis needs less fertilizer and water compared to other flowers.
Fertilize established clumps with a balanced organic fertilizer in the fall. Notes Tulips will return for several years where winters are cold, but may rot when grown in warm, moist climates.
Most popular garden irises are hardy to -25F (-32C). Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. When digging and replanting an old plot, cut away pieces of injured root.
Cold tolerance varies with variety, and the hardiest daylilies can survive temperatures to -25F (-32C). Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Crop Rotation Group Allium (Onion family) ● Soil Average, well drained. Companions Carrot, Apple, Garlic, Onion, Onions and Beet. Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5" (15cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start...
Most of the popular ornamental onions are hardy to -25F (-32C). Allow 12in (30cm) between bulbs of most varieties; very small species can be planted closer. Troubleshooting Ornamental alliums have few pest problems and are seldom eaten by deer.
Colors include red, orange, yellow, violet, white, pink and many bicolors. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Snapdragon Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich soil with a near neutral Ph. Position Full sun in cool climates, partial afternoon shade where summers are very hot. Echinacea's purple blossoms contrast well with pink, yellow or orange flowers.
Harvesting Larkspurs make wonderful cut flowers. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Larkspur Aphids (General) Slug Snail Upright larkspur makes an ideal flower to grow behind shorter mound-forming bloomers.
Underground, the beetle larvae (curled white grubs) can be serious pests of germinating corn. Preventing Problems: In areas where this pest is common, many gardeners monitor populations by placing a pail of soapy water in the garden next to a low-wattage...
Harvesting Cut back borage plants by half their size in midsummer to encourage reblooming. A fresh crop of plants can be planted in late summer for bloom in the fall. Troubleshooting Beware of sleepy bees when pruning or otherwise working with mature...
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Celosia Aphids (General) Slug Snail In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth.
Notes Originally from South Africa, gazania survives high heat better than many other flowers. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Gazania Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Colors include red, yellow, and many bicolors. Frost tolerant Once established, many varieties will persist as short-lived perennials in climates with moderate winters. Companions Agastache, Coreopsis, Echinacea, Phlox and Catnip.
Harvesting Despite their short stems, colchicums make good cut flowers. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Colchicum Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Osteospermum Aphids (General) Slug Snail In summer, drench plants every two weeks with a liquid fertilizer.
Harvesting The delicate flowers and fragrance of poached egg plant always bring cheer to the garden. Broadcast seed into cultivated soil so that the seeds are about 2 inches (5 cm) apart and one-half inch (1 cm) deep.
