Gardening by the Moon Weekend To-Do
An idea as old as agriculture, based both folklore and superstition but there are scientific ideas to back it up.
- Lunar Phase: Waning Half begins on Wednesday, August 5
- Saturday-Monday: Moon in the sign of Pisces - Plant for root growth
- In damp, shaded areas where hostas, ferns, and other acid-tolerant plants thrive, it’s crucial to replenish the snail bait every month. These environments provide snails and slugs with their primary breeding grounds.
- Saturday-Monday: Moon in the sign of Pisces - Plant for root growth
Later in the Week
- Monday-Tuesday: Moon in the sign of Aries - Cultivate, weed and control pests
- Now is an opportune time to control lawn grubs using Beneficial Nematodes or Bayer Advanced Grub Control. Soil Grubs are a favorite treat for raccoons. By eliminating the food source early on, you can prevent raccoons from moving in and causing significant damage.
- Thursday-Friday; Moon in the sign of Taurus - Transplant and fertilize
- Coleus with its colorful foliage will brighten up any dark. shady area.
Other Things To-do
- Camellias require regular mulching and moisture during hot, dry weather. Irregular watering from July to September can lead to a significant reduction or absence of blooms next year.
- Summer Squash comes in various shapes, but they’re all best picked when young. As they grow larger and mature, their skin hardens, seeds form, and the edible flesh becomes less desirable. Even if you can’t consume all the squash, it’s important to keep the vines picked. If you leave the fruit to go to seed on the vines, the plants’ energy and productivity will decline.