by Buzz Bertolero, CCNP

An idea as old as agriculture, based both folklore and superstition but there are scientific ideas to back it up. Click Here for More Information

Saturday/Sunday: Moon in the sign of Pisces -Prune, water compost and fertilize ...Fertilize Crape Myrtles as well as other flowering and shade trees now with 16-16-16 to encourage the new growth. Crape Myrtles will only bloom on the current years growth and remove the old spent seed capsules still on the tree.

Other 'ToD0" Things

Wednesday/Thursday: Moon in the sign of Taurus - Plant seasonal color and plus cool season vegetables. ...Impatiens, Alyssum, Marigolds along with Pansies and Violas are available for planting at your favorite garden center.

Later in the Week

…Liquidambars are leafing out and it will not be too long before the flower clusters emerge. These clusters produce the spiny seedpods that are such a mess. Once the blossom has opened and the female part of the flower is exposed, spray the tree with Florel Fruit Eliminator. Florel aborts the blossom so none of the seedpods will form.

... Finally, Bayer Advanced Rose and Flower Care will provide six-weeks to your rose protection against Rust, Black Spot and Mildew.