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 … It’s very important to keep container plants moist, as the days are getting warmer. To avoid water stress, water all container plants daily from now on through October.

Later in the Week

Monday/Tuesday: Moon in the sign of Aries – Harvest, cultivate, weed, and control pests. ...Grass Getter kills the grassy weeds in ground covers and junipers, without damaging the plants. It sure beats hand pulling or manually removing the unwanted vegetation.

Wednesday: Moon in the sign of Taurus – Water, compost, and fertilize. ...When the temperatures are below normal don’t over water tomato plants. Watering them, once every seven to ten days should be sufficient.

Other 'ToD0" Things

…You prevent Strawberries from being attacked by Sowbugs by lifting the berry clusters off the ground with a drip irrigation clip. A drip irrigation clip holds the plastic tubing in place. With air circulating around the berries, Sowbugs will not attack.