by Buzz Bertolero, CCNP

Saturday-Sunday: Moon in the sign of Aries. ...With warm weather, are sure to replenish your birdbath often as many birds especially hummingbirds enjoy water on warm days. Not only do they drink it but they splash in it to cool themselves down.

Later in the Week:

Wednesday/Thursday: Moon in the sign of Pisces – Plant for root growth. … Beets, Carrots, Radishes and others can be grown in above ground planters. The seeds can be sown directly into these containers.

Other 'ToDo' things:

... Feed poinsettia plant(s) now with Miracle Gro., Fish Emulsion or any other good plant food. They should be fed monthly until September. Also, before fertilizing 1) water the plants and 2) prune or pinch back up to 15% of the new growth to keep the plant(s) compact. In October, we start the short day treatment to get the plant(s) to bloom in time for the holidays. 
 

...And finally, with a wine barrel, pond liner and a three-four water plants, you can create a water garden that will fit any balcony, patio or deck