They lay eggs at the base of onion plants, and the larvae tunnel into onion roots. Preventing Problems: Floating row covers (fleece) are an effective way to prevent egg laying by adults.
Store in airtight container. Notes Valerian produces extremely fragrant flowers in early summer. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Valerian Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 11" (60cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start with a purchased plant, or obtain a rooted piece from a friend or neighbour who has an established clump.
In less than full sun, tulip blossoms will twist toward the strongest directional light. Colors choices are endless, from white to almost black. Allow 4in (10cm) between bulbs of miniature tulips, and 6in (15cm) between taller varieties.
Some varieties produce white or pink blossoms. Space dwarf varieties 8 inches (20cm) apart in all directions; allow 12 inches (30cm) between very tall varieties. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Ageratum Aphids...
Troubleshooting Watch for leaf-eating tomato hornworms, and pick them off. Set out after the last frost has passed, when the soil is warm and settled. Crop Rotation Group Solanaceae (Potato and tomato family) ● Soil Rich soil with plenty of compost...
Harvesting Use a digging fork to loosen soil along outside of the planting before pulling roots. 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...
Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests. Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and attract...
Try growing different varieties from seed to explore differences in bulb color, size and shape. Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 7" (20cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant If you don't start your own seeds, set out...
Wipe harvested melons clean and store indoors in a cool place, or in the refrigerator. Small melons mature quickly and take up less space compared to varieties that produce huge fruits.
Managing Outbreaks: Enclosing perfect green apples in clear plastic sandwich bags will protect them from apple maggots and other pests. Adult flies overwinter as pupae about 2 inches (5cm) deep in the soil.
Most gardeners buy lantanas as bedding plants, which are sold in late spring and early summer as warm-weather bedding plants. When growing lantana in containers, use a coarse potting soil that drains well.
Companions Cabbage, Lettuce, Spinach, Calendula, Cilantro, Feverfew and Mint. Position A sunny spot, for example at the end of a vegetable row or bed. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil.
Feeding In spring and summer, feed with a balanced organic fertilizer. In winter, plants may be moved into a greenhouse, sunroom, or heated garage. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes Powdery mildew can be a serious problem for white currants, so consider planting resistant varieties such as ‘Blanka' or ‘Pink Champagne'. Companions Marigold. Set plants slightly deeper than they grew in their nursery pots.
When they stop feeding in late summer, the larvae (grubs) become a problem in lawns, where they damage grass by eating roots. Japanese beetle [Credit: Foxrosser ] Japanese beetle [Credit: Foxrosser ] Host Plants: In the garden: Roses and numerous other...
Colourful petunias, nasturitums or other annual flowers that contrast with lavender's gray-green foliage and blue flowers. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade, with excellent air circulation.
Notes Peaches may need to be hand-pollinated when grown in sheltered spots. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Peach (Large) Aphids (General) Plum Curculio Slug Snail
Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and attract pollinators. A wide hole is better than a very deep one. If there are holes in the trunk which leak a gummy substance or sawdust-like...
Position Full sun and warm conditions. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 7" (50cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 5" (45cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Soak seeds in water overnight before planting them 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart in warm...
Oregano often spreads in hospitable spots. Some strains are propagated only from cuttings. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Troubleshooting Hot weather can cause peppers to temporarily stop flowering. 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...
Can restrict growth in other plants nearby, because many plants (including tomatoes) are sensitive to juglone, a substance present in walnut roots, leaves and wood. Position Full sun or partial shade.
The caterpillars are less than ½ inch long with whitish heads and feet. Avoid planting succession brassica crops when a diamondback moth infestation has occurred. Starting in spring, the moths lay eggs that hatch into tiny green caterpillars with forked...
Aphids feed by sucking plant juices, so infested growth is often yellowed and curled. Ants tend to be attracted to the honeydew left by aphids, so ant activity can often lead you to aphid colonies.
Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Spacing Single Plants: 3" (10cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 7" (20cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow seeds directly in the bed or row, one-half inch deep and 1 inch apart.
Dig the roots after the weather cools in the fall. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow seeds 6 inches apart and one-fourth inch deep.
