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 Friday April 29 Saturday/Sunday: Moon in the sign of Scorpio/Sagittarius - Plant tomatoes, seasonal color, plant tubers and fruit trees Tomatoes are best planted deep, up to the second set of leaves. You only want the top two sets of leaves showing above the ground. So, your best plants to buy are tall and leggy.Later in the Week
Monday/Tuesday: Moon in the sign of Capricorn - Plant for root growth Now is a good time to plant glads. Purchase all your bulbs at one time but stagger the plantings, every two to three weeks, to extend the blooming season.Other Things To-do
Easter Lily plants are moved outside when the flowers begin to fade. You continue to water and feed them until the foliage start to yellow. You store the pots in a cool dry area when the foliage turns brown. The bulbs can be removed from the pot and planted in a shady location next February.And finally, to prevent ants from climbing up and down your trees and shrubs apply Pest Barrier or Tanglefoot to the trunk. A two-inch band around the diameter will prevent the ants from getting into the canopy.