They will continue to open indoors for several days. As the flowers fade in the garden, trim them off with scissors or pruning shears. The earliest daffodils bloom before most other flowers and shrubs.
Position Full sun. Frost tolerant Excellent. Tulips bloom at the same time as dogwoods and other spring-flowering trees in most climates. Fertilize established clumps with a balanced organic fertilizer in the fall.
Troubleshooting Hyacinths bloom well for only one or two seasons in warm climates with mild winters. Planting hyacinths behind daylilies or other summer-blooming perennials hides the fading foliage from view.
Troubleshooting Wait until spring to prune back lavender plants, because the dead stems help shelter the base of the plants from harsh winter weather. Frost tolerant A hardy perennial from the Mediterranean, lavender will survive winter temperatures to...
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Lavatera Aphids (General) Slug Snail Frost tolerant There are perennial lavateras that survive winter, but the annual form is killed by hard freezes.
Troubleshooting Excessive rain can cause baby's breath to develop root rot problems. Frost tolerant Moderate. Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 7" (20cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start seeds indoors in late...
Troubleshooting Japanese beetles are fond of cuphea foliage. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth.
Harvesting Dig plants in early fall to harvest the roots. 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.
Gazania colors include orange, yellow, white, pink and many bicolors. Troubleshooting Excessive rain can cause gazanias to develop problems with root rot diseases. In warm climates, established plants can be propagated by division.
In spring, gather handfuls of greens for use in the kitchen. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Feeding Not generally needed. Gather them for use as cut flowers to keep garlic chives from reseeding.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Gaillardia Aphids (General) Slug Snail Frost tolerant Once established, many varieties will persist as short-lived perennials in climates with moderate winters.
Weeds are a bane for us gardeners. It's that combination of persistence and resistance that makes them so frustrating! Weeds employ some pretty underhand tactics to get the better of us: breaking off bits of root that re-grow, throwing up seed heads that...
Troubleshooting Prune back fennel plants in mid fall, before cold weather turns the plants to mush. Harvesting Gather fennel fronds as you need them in the kitchen. Companions Cosmos.
Harvesting Harvest stems to use as cut flowers as soon as the blossoms open. Position Full sun. Where winters are mild and the soil does not freeze, established plants may survive one winter.
When seeds are started early, it will bloom its first year. Harvesting To harvest for medicinal use, gather when the plants are in full flower but still holding an abundance of greenery.
Troubleshooting Control lemon balm's spread by cutting back flowering stems in late summer. Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C).
Flower colors include blue, violet, purple, rose, dark red, yellow, salmon, white and many bicolors. Dispose of infected plants, because they cannot be brought back to robust health.
For medicinal use topical preparations made from comfrey roots are traditionally used to promote healing of sprains and broken bones by increasing circulation to the affected area.
Troubleshooting This species can reseed in hospitable climates, but the annual form (Convolvulus tricolor) is not invasive. Frost tolerant Can tolerate light frosts in warm climates, where convolvulus can be grown as a short-lived perennial.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Monarda Aphids (General) Plant Bug Slug Snail Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, monarda can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C).
In midsummer, cut the plants back by half their size to quickly gather up hornworms eating the leaves. Nicotiana is a warm-natured flower. When starting the tiny seeds indoors, barely cover them with moist seed-starting mix.
Some varieties produce white or pink blossoms. Troubleshooting White ageratum blossoms go brown as they age, which is not as noticeable in varieties that bloom blue. Space dwarf varieties 8 inches (20cm) apart in all directions; allow 12 inches (30cm)...
Store in airtight container. Troubleshooting Control valerian's spread by cutting back flowering stems before they can shed seeds in your garden. Notes Valerian produces extremely fragrant flowers in early summer.
The smaller 'johnny jump-up' types (see separate icon) have markings called "faces" and often reseed but larger paneis hardly ever do. Troubleshooting Hot summer weather often leads to the demise of spring-planted pansies.
Troubleshooting Watch plants for problems with aphids or whiteflies, which can multiply rapidly. Use large-flowered anemones as feature plants in the summer garden. Feeding Topdress with rich compost in spring, when new growth appears.
Troubleshooting Rabbits enjoy nibbling chamomile foliage. Frost tolerant Young seedlings easily tolerate spring frosts, and may survive winters in mild climates. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest...
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Oregano Aphids (General) Slug Snail Frost tolerant Hardy in cold climates provided plant is well-rooted and mulched.
