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 - 4th Quarter begins on Monday April 1 Saturday/Sunday: Moon in the sign of Leo- Happy Easter Enjoy Family, Friends & Egg Hunting

Later in the Week

Thursday/Friday: Moon in the sign of Capricorn- Prune and Fertilize Now is the time to switch over from the winter fertilizer to Citrus Food with both in ground and container Oranges, Lemons, Limes and other citrus.

Other Things To-do

Insecticidal soap is recommended to control the Aphids now attacking flowering and fruiting plums and cherries. You should make two applications a week apart.