A fresh crop of plants can be planted in late summer for bloom in the fall. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Plant the large seeds in your garden in late spring.
Frequently the plant will break off as you pull it from the ground. Onion root maggots Onion root maggots Onion root maggots in garlic Onion root maggots in garlic Onion fly larvae burrow into plant roots Onion fly larvae burrow into plant roots Onion...
Feeding Not generally needed. Troubleshooting Control valerian's spread by cutting back flowering stems before they can shed seeds in your garden. Companions Echinacea, Catnip, Agastache and Dill.
Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C). Position Any sunny spot. You also can start seeds in late winter, and set out the seedlings in spring.
Feeding Topdress with rich compost in spring, when new growth appears. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Average garden soil with excellent drainage. Planting tulips behind daylilies or other summer-blooming perennials hides the fading foliage...
Feeding Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. Troubleshooting White ageratum blossoms go brown as they age, which is not as noticeable in varieties that bloom blue.
Set out after the last frost has passed, when the soil is warm and settled. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant No. Feeding Weekly liquid feed or seaweed drench from mid summer onwards.
Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow direct into soil, and cover the seeded bed or furrow with a board to keep it moist.
Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests. A wide hole is better than a very deep one.
Companions Tansy, Nasturtium and Catnip. In the US, melons are at high risk for damage from squash bugs, squash vine borers, cucumber beetles and bacterial wilt, so using row cover is a wise preventive strategy.
Adult flies overwinter as pupae about 2 inches (5cm) deep in the soil. The fly larvae tunnel through the fruit as they feed, making the fruit lumpy, disfigured, and prone to rot. Damage: Meandering tunnels in apples, just beneath the skin and extending...
Most gardeners buy lantanas as bedding plants, which are sold in late spring and early summer as warm-weather bedding plants. Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 9" (25cm) with 1' 1" (35cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Only a...
Frost tolerant Young seedlings easily tolerate spring frosts, and may survive winters in mild climates. Position A sunny spot, for example at the end of a vegetable row or bed. Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 9" (25cm) with...
Good drainage is essential. Companions Lavender and Garlic. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 11" (60cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Set out new plants in late winter or early spring.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect White Currant Aphids (General) Slug Snail Frost tolerant Many cultivars are hardy to -40F (-40C). PH of 6 to 6.5 preferred.
They fly away or drop to the ground when disturbed. A fungal disease called milky spore can be introduced into lawns, where it infects Japanese beetle larvae. When they stop feeding in late summer, the larvae (grubs) become a problem in lawns, where they...
Frost tolerant A hardy perennial from the Mediterranean, lavender will survive winter temperatures to 0F/-17C. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade, with excellent air circulation.
Elsewhere peaches need full sun to limit disease and produce high quality fruit. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Moisture-retentive but well-drained. A wide hole is better than a very deep one.
Position Sunny spot with excellent air circulation. 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 Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of well-rotted...
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Oregano Aphids (General) Slug Snail If desired, small plants can be potted up in fall and grown through winter indoors.
Spacing Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start indoors, and set out seedlings when the soil is settled and warm.
Frost tolerant Yes, but flowers can be damaged by late frosts. Position Full sun or partial shade. Spacing Single Plants: 65' 7" (20.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 65' 7" (20.00m) with 65' 7" (20.00m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Prepare a large hole...
Avoid planting succession brassica crops when a diamondback moth infestation has occurred. Beneficial insects including many types of wasps and hornets harvest large numbers of immature larvae to feed to their young.
Ants tend to be attracted to the honeydew left by aphids, so ant activity can often lead you to aphid colonies. Be sure to apply the soap spray to leaf undersides and crevices. Ants farming black bean aphids Ants farming black bean aphids Black bean aphids...
Companions Nasturtium, Lettuce and Peas. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Almost any soil with good drainage. Notes Use radishes to mark divisions between sowings of salad greens or other spring vegetables.
