‘HOW CAN I OVERWINTER MY potted lemon tree indoors?” It’s the question of the moment from readers, as cold weather comes on. When it comes to citrus, I’ve often referred to advice from Four Winds Growers in California, with more than ...
It’s best to acclimate the plant to a lower lighting level for a few days before moving them fully indoors. For example, move a plant outdoors in full sun to a shadier area. If your plants have been used to bright light, try to put them in similar light indoors, like a south-facin...
All parts of the foxglove plant are poisonous, so they tend to be avoided by pests such as rabbits, deer, slugs and snails. However, some caterpillars can cope with the level of toxicity in foxgloves, including the angle shades and foxglove pug moths. These moth caterpillars are unlikely ...
Urban Agriculturist Bonnie L. Grant advises overwintering your tomato plants in “unglazed clay pots as this allows them to breathe and improve soil aeration.” Interested in branching out to aquaponics? Tomatoes are one of the best crops to grow with this method –learn the basics here. ...
Ginger is a tropical plant that is hardy in growing zones nine through twelve, meaning you can “overwinter” it in those zones (but who would call that a winter!). In colder zones, growing ginger root is possible but can take a bit more planning. Ginger root can be started from rhizom...
and its maintenance will not demand too much of your time and attention. Gardeners in zones that occasionally but do not regularly freeze will likely have to think about this plant more than others, and gardeners below this plant’s zone 8 cutoff will have to think aboutoverwintering. Out...
Growing Azaleas in Pots Overwintering Common Pests & Plant Diseases How to Get Azaleas to Bloom Common Problems With Azaleas Frequently Asked Questions Close Photo: ooyoo / Getty Images Rhododendrons and azaleas are arguably one of the Southern gardener's favorite shrubs. Many people...
This plant only needs to be fertilized twice a year: in the spring and again in the fall. Apply organic compost or a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 formulation, following the package directions. Pruning Japanese anemone plants overwintering in the garden will die back in cold ...
Overwintering Plumerias in containers must be brought inside to overwinter if you live in an area where it freezes. As the day gets shorter and the sunlight lessens, your deciduous plumeria will go dormant. The leaves will turn yellow and fall off. Don’t worry, that’s okay. You can spe...
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 ...