Allow 12in (30cm) between bulbs of most varieties; very small species can be planted closer. Feeding Topdress with rich compost in spring, when new growth appears. Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 11" (30cm) row...
Plant in groups of three or more bulbs. Feeding Topdress with rich compost in spring, when new growth appears. Spacing Single Plants: 3" (10cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 3" (10cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Set out dormant bulbs the...
Companions Daylily, Catnip, Bells of Ireland and Salvia. Feeding Topdress with rich compost in spring, when new growth appears. Tulips bloom at the same time as dogwoods and other spring-flowering trees in most climates.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Feeding Topdress established daylilies with rich compost in early spring, after new growth appears.
Once they have filled this flowering gap, biennial vegetables like celery, parsley and hardy greens can produce huge amounts of seeds! One year I grew beet seeds from overwintered roots, and the seed spikes got so heavy they required multiple stakes.
Notes Crocuses are considered harbingers of spring. Most crocuses are hardy to -25F (-32C). Crocuses combine well with scillas and early-blooming daffodils. Harvesting Seeds can be gathered and re-sown in early summer.
Snowdrops are hardy to -25F (-32C). Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Snowdrop Aphids (General) Slug Snail Troubleshooting Snowdrops need a period of winter chilling, and will not persist long in warm climates.
Native English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) are hardy to -20F (-30C). Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Bluebell Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Set out dormant roots in fall where they are hardy, or in early spring, planting them 3 inches (8 cm) deep. Hardy spring-blooming anemones are ideal companions for tulips. Feeding Topdress with rich compost in spring, when new growth appears.
Most scilla are hardy to -25F (-32C). Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Scilla Aphids (General) Slug Snail Troubleshooting Scilla needs a period of winter chilling, and will not persist long in warm climates.
Companions Cabbage, Lettuce, Spinach, Calendula, Cilantro, Feverfew and Mint. Harvesting Cut branches when they are holding numerous open flowers, and hang in small bunches to dry.
Rinse, pat dry, and snip or cut into smaller pieces. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade.
When grown in good soil, lilies do not require much fertilizer. Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 1' 1" (35cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Prepare wide planting holes dug to at least 12in (30cm) deep, and generously...
Companions Beet, Chamomile, Carrot, Strawberry, Lettuce, Chinese Cabbage and Cabbage. Harvesting Harvest in early summer when the tops begin to fail, and the bulbs have divided into several plump bulblets.
Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Spacing Single Plants: 2' 11" (90cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 2' 11" (90cm) with 2' 11" (90cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start with a purchased plant, or start seeds indoors and set out seedlings two...
Popular cultivars like ‘Blue Fortune' are hardy to 5F (-15C) when well established. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant Agastache seedlings can be damaged by spring frost, but established plants often survive winter in climates where the soil does not...
Colourful petunias, nasturitums or other annual flowers that contrast with lavender's gray-green foliage and blue flowers. Lavender demands excellent drainage, and benefits from dry, airy conditions.
Feeding Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Lavatera Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Companions Lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Broccoli and Collards. Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Set out stocky seedlings from spring to early summer, after...
Position Full sun. Larkspur can be transplanted with care, but plants grow best from direct-sown seeds. As flowers fade, snip them off with scissors to keep the plants looking neat.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Feeding Topdress with rich compost in mid spring, after new growth appears. Allow 12in (30cm) between large-flowered bearded irises.
Companions Mint. Harvesting Snip tender young leaves as needed in the kitchen. Notes When the bulb is the size of an egg, surround it with 6 inches of loose mulch to help it plump up.
In clay soil, grow in raised beds or rows. Japanese bunching onions are often planted in the fall in cooler climates. Harvesting Harvest young onions as scallions. Grow short-day varieties in southern latitudes.
