Do not mulch in the fall. Mulching will hold heat in the soil and delay the onset of dormancy, increasing the chances of winter damage. Planting Plant azaleas with the top of the root ball slightly above soil level. Don't cultivate around these plants, as they have shallow roots. ...
and they should require little other winter care. To help preserve hardy mums in more northern areas,plant them in well-drained soilin a protected location, such as near a building’s foundation.Refrain from fertilizing them after July endsso they won’...
Here’s advice on which plants will survive winter and how to take care of your plants while indoors. When to Bring Plants Inside True annuals and plants that we grow as annuals (considered tender perennials in southern regions) can not survive cold winter temperatures. But there’s no need...
If leaves curl or drop, your plant was dry for too long. Toss it, as myrtles rarely survive once they've completely dried out. Pruning Myrtles respond well to pruning. Foliage production slows in winter, so most training and shaping occur when plants actively grow—in spring and summer...
Where summers are hot and winters are mild, grow carrots in autumn, winter, and early spring. Carrots require from 50 to 80 days to reach maturity; baby carrots can be harvested in about 30 days. Grow carrots in loose soil free of stone and obstacles; this will allow the roots to grow...
Containers for Pollinators How and When to Plant Calibrachoa Calibrachoa is sensitive to cold temperatures, so make sure the last frost has passed in your area before planting. Dig a hole the same depth and just a bit wider than your nursery pot. Remove the plant from the pot and gently...
Prune plumeria for size and shape in late winter. Container-grown plumerias will need repotting as they grow. Don’t plant a small one-foot-tall shrub in a ten-gallon container. The roots won’t be able to adequately use the moisture in the soil, and wet, soggy conditions could result...
In regions where the weather gets cold in winter, time for lettuce planting to bring the crop to harvest before the first fall frost or grow lettuce through the winter under a plastic tunnel or cold frame. Lettuce will be ready for harvest 65 to 80 days after sowing depending on the varie...
Debutant:If you want something to light up your garden in late fall, Debutant fills that role (she’s always late to the ball!). Can grow 3 feet tall and bear fuchsia blossoms. Dernier Soleil:A sweet flower with vibrant yellow centers slowly turning into peachy-orange petals. Under the ...
If there are any baby shoots, or “offsets,” growing around the base of the aloe plant, you can plant these into individual pots or plant them into the same new pot as the mother plant. Warning Don’t allow the offsets to remain with the mother aloe vera plant if they’re more th...