Position Full sun. Feeding In lean soil, mix in a balanced organic fertilizer before planting. Frost tolerant Yes, tolerates light frosts. Troubleshooting Cabbageworms can be damaging, but they are less attracted to kohlrabi compared to other cabbage...
Feeding In spring and summer, feed with a balanced organic fertilizer. Oranges and other citrus are heavy feeders that resent close company. Companions Lavender and Garlic. Yellowing leaves indicate a need for more nitrogen.
Notes Johnny jump-ups come in an endless variety of color combinations, many of which have markings called "faces". Frost tolerant Good. Position Full sun to partial shade in warm climates.
Companions Onion and Onions. Grow the seedlings under bright lights until they are large enough to transplant outdoors. Spacing Single Plants: 9" (25cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 9" (25cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant When starting pansy...
The most tender leaves are found close to the stems. Frost tolerant Lemongrass is a tropical plant that freezes to death where winter temperatures drop below 15F (-9C). Position Full sun.
Troubleshooting Tall varieties grown as cut flowers may need staking. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Well-drained soil of average fertility. Harvesting Gather blossoms to use as cut flowers just after they open.
Frost tolerant No. Grow at temperatures above 7°C (45°F). Companions Thyme, Marigold, Borage and Calendula. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5" (15cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start seeds indoors in individual containers, or sow seeds outdoors half an inch deep and 2 inches apart.
Spacing Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start seeds indoors in early spring, or plant them outdoors while the weather is still cool.
Choose a clump-forming variety, so it doesn't spread through your garden like wildfire. A couple of lights directed up into the branchwork of a tree looks stunning. Permanently positioned garden seating looks fantastic when it's visually anchored.
Position Ginger prefers part-day shade when grown outdoors in warm climates. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Companions Impatiens and Begonia. Most gardeners buy coleus seedlings, many of which are grown from rooted cuttings. Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow tiny coleus...
Stake if necessary. Feeding Drench with a liquid organic fertilizer when plants are 4 inches tall. Gradually thin seedlings to proper spacing, and eat your thinnings. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Dill Aphids...
Remove dead, broken or crossing branches as well as any suckers that have appeared at the base of the plants. In cooler climates grow under cover to ensure fruiting. Position Sunny, sheltered spot.
In many climates, bells of Ireland reseed themselves when given the opportunity. Feeding Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. Bells of Ireland can grow to 4 feet (120 cm) tall, so they are best used...
They are also attracted to lights, and can become a nuisance in outdoor living areas in midsummer. Sometimes they will settle into a fruit tree and remove thousands of leaves. Damage: Asiatic garden beetles will quickly ruin perfect flowers and vegetables...
Moldy nuts should be disposed of immediately as they can be toxic. Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 9" (25cm) with 1' 1" (35cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start indoors and transplant outdoors into a hill or mound after...
The ‘Bearss' lime often grown in containers should be brought indoors when temperatures go below 5°C (40°F). Companions Dill, Thyme, Marigold, Borage, Cosmos and Calendula. Fertilize more if you see yellowing leaves.
Troubleshooting Grow outdoors in the warmer months to expose plants to heat and pollinators. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Warm, moist soil, well-enriched with organic matter.
Feeding In spring and summer, feed with a high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Lemons and other citrus are heavy feeders that resent close company. Companions Thyme, Marigold, Borage and Calendula.
In rainy weather, some species take refuge in homes and become a nuisance. In warm climates where outbreaks of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus are common, use reflective mulches to help hide your plants from passing thrips, and grow resistant varieties.
Fragrant stock grows best in cool climates. Companions Stock is grown for its fragrance, so it is a good plant for containers or outdoor sitting areas. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Warning: Heliotrope is poisonous to pets and grazing animals. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil that holds moisture well. Troubleshooting Heliotrope does not do well in very hot, humid weather.
Troubleshooting Grow outdoors in the warmer months to expose plants to heat and pollinators. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Warm, moist soil, well-enriched with organic matter.
Inside the webs, hairy caterpillars with thin bodies skeletonize the leaves, and the web is enlarged as the colony's need for food increases. Damage: Large trees can tolerate moderate feeding by fall webworms, but infested branches look unattractive as...
In spring, place pheromone-baited traps in trees favored by the moths. In bad years, the adult moths and their leaf-eating young are everywhere you look. Some years are much worse than others.
Red cabbages are popular for braising or pickling. Summer cabbages crop from summer into early autumn, while fall cabbages and winter varieties cover the remainder of the year. Ensure they have all the space and nutrients they need by carefully weeding...
