Frost tolerant Yes, but it is important to choose varieties known to grow well in your area to reduce risk of losing blooms to spring freezes. Young apricot trees are at high risk for damage from insects that bore into the main trunk.
Companions Garlic, Tansy, Dill, Chives, Cilantro and Nasturtium. Poke a needle into the hole to kill the borer. Elsewhere nectarines need full sun to limit disease and produce high quality fruit.
Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and attract pollinators. Notes Some varieties are self-fertile; otherwise at least one other plum flowering at the same time will be required for...
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Almost any soil Position Depends on variety. Notes Prune towards the end of the season to remove any dead or overcrowded branches. Spacing Single Plants: 13' 1" (4.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 13' 1" (4.00m)...
Harvesting Harvest pears before they fully ripen, and ripen under cool indoor temperatures. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Pear (Large) Aphids (General) Codling Moth Plant Bug Plum Curculio Sawfly Slug Snail Tent...
Clip off and compost stems holding aphid clusters. See also black bean aphids and cabbage aphids. Where Found: Worldwide Description: Small, soft-bodied pear-shaped insects less than three millimeters long are usually aphids.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. A good companion for any crop that needs strong defense from insects. Frost tolerant Seedlings will survive light frosts, but older plants are easily...
Companions Allium. Frost tolerant Excellent. The earliest daffodils bloom before most other flowers and shrubs. Feeding Topdress with rich compost in spring, when new growth appears.
Companions Beans. When grown in containers, gradually shift plants to a container at least 12" (30 cm) in diameter. Notes When growing bay as a potted plant, allow the soil to become dry as fall approaches.
Notes Wood anemones thrive when grown in soil rich with leaf mold. Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5" (15cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Soak the hard roots in water overnight before planting.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Bluebell Aphids (General) Slug Snail Notes Bluebells naturalize with a little encouragement. Native English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) are hardy to -20F (-30C).
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Pecan Aphids (General) Fall Webworms Slug Snail Pecan trees will bear for decades. Some pecans are much more cold tolerant than others.
Notes Comfrey is a fine source of greens for composting. Comfrey is a large plant that tends to crowd out its neighbors. Frost tolerant Extremely cold hardy perennials, comfrey plants become dormant in winter and re-emerge every spring.
Harvesting Gather seed heads for fresh flower arrangements at any stage of maturity. Companions Sunflower, Zinnia, Cleome and Nicotiana. Amaranth varieties that grow head high require 24 inches (60 cm) between plants.
The adult moths will lay their eggs there rather than on your garden plants, and you can chop up the cress and compost it when it is loaded with larvae. Beneficial insects including many types of wasps and hornets harvest large numbers of immature larvae...
Feeding Feed monthly with a liquid organic fertilizer. Troubleshooting Large, stately plants are easy to grow. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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 them establish.
Troubleshooting Very cool or hot weather can affect ripening, and leaving fruits on the tree for too long can cause them to rot from the inside out. Notes Prune in winter to remove any dead or overcrowded branches and to shape if required.
Troubleshooting Very cool or hot weather can affect ripening, and leaving fruits on the tree for too long can cause them to rot from the inside out. Notes Prune in winter to remove any dead or overcrowded branches and to shape if required.
Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests. These are large, spreading trees that cast dense shade.
Harvesting Fruits are ripe when the skin feels soft and starts to split when gently squeezed. Spacing Single Plants: 9' 10" (3.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 9' 10" (3.00m) with 9' 10" (3.00m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Set out plants in early spring,...
Trim back all roses after they bloom to reduce problems with disease. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Rose Aphids (General) Slug Snail Harvest them for drying when they turn from green to orange or red.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and attract pollinators.
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 by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of well-rotted organic matter.
Companions Tomato, Dahlia and Cosmos. Frost tolerant None. Cleome looks best when planted in large clumps or masses. Feeding Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting.
Large varieties may need wider spacing, or you can grow them in 14-inch (35cm) diameter containers. When growing lantana in containers, use a coarse potting soil that drains well. Frost tolerant Very limited.
