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: 2nd Quarter begins on Friday May 13
Saturday-Sunday: Moon in the sign of Gemini -
…All varieties of dwarf Citrus can be grown in containers. A half of wine barrel or larger is the recommended size.
Later in the Week
Monday/Tuesday: Moon in the sign of Cancer - Plant seasonal color
...You can develop Petunias into a water wise annual by not over watering but you must start when the plants are young. This early acclimation to minimal water will make them drought tolerant
Other Things To-do
...It is not too late to plant Sunflowers from seed. Besides the giant edible seed varieties called 'Mammoth' there are many decorative varieties, such as,’ Vanilla Ice' is an heirloom variety with cream colored flowers with a chocolate brown center. 'Crimson Thriller' produces six inch wide mahogany flowers. 'Teddy Bear' is a dwarf variety with double golden yellow flowers.
…And finally, don’t forget to trim spring flowering shrubs like lilacs, Viburnum and Photinas and early flowering vines like and Wisteria, Jasmine, and Banksia Rose when they have finished blooming. I would trim these plants for shape for the coming year.
