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: New Moon. Thursday, January 11
• Saturday-Sunday: Moon in the sign of Scorpio - Water and fertilize
  • If you haven't already done so, move all indoor holiday and conifer plants outdoors. Once outside, remove the holiday decorations and wrapping, give them a good drink of water, and hose off the foliage. 

Later in the Week

• Wednesday and Thursday: Moon in the sign of Capricorn - Prune
  • The winter pruning season for roses and fruit trees has arrived. Call your favorite garden center if you would like hands-on pruning advice. They're conducting pruning demonstrations this month.

Other Things To-do

• Deciduous fruit trees are sprayed with Copper Fungicide for overwintering diseases.