Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Day 255/110 Days Remaining

This month and next are the best times to divide and transplant daylilies, Louisiana iris and bearded iris, violets, oxalis, Shasta daisies and phlox.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Day 256/109 Days Remaining

Spider Mites are getting fat and happy right now.  Remove severely infested plants.  Then spray containing kelthane on the remaining plants.  Orthene can also be used on most nonfood plants such as annuals, shrubs, etc.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Day 257/108 Days Remaining

Stop watering your figs and mulch around the base. Replenish mulch in the vegetable garden.  Carrots prefer a loose, sandy soil.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Day 258/107 Days Remaining

Got a wisteria plant that’s shy about blooming?  Root prune plants with a sharp shooter about 18 to 24 inches out from the trunk in a circular pattern.

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Day 259/106 Days Remaining

Start planting parsley, carrots, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage transplants.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Day 260/105 Days Remaining

For children, plant a mix of carrots, radishes and lettuce seeds.  At least one will be producing throughout the winter.  Each will loosen the soil in preparation for the next one to harvest.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Day 261/104 Days Remaining

Plant spring wildflowers like Texas bluebells and bluebonnets from seed.  Locate the bulk wildflower seed companies to get a quick delivery in time for planting.