GARDENING TIPS
May Gardening Tips from the "Old Farmer's Almanac"
According to the Farmer's Almanac, Organic gardening is as popular as ever, and the methods we use play a critical role in our health and the health of the planet. There are many different all-natural fertilizers that you can use in your garden or with potting soil. Some of these fertilizer scan be made or collected at home using common items from your pantry or your backyard.
Continue to plant heat-loving herbs, including basil, oregano, sage, Mexican tarragon, and rosemary.
Watch out for insects devouring your plants, especially tomatoes.
Water early in the morning and deeply, avoiding leaves.
Fertilize your annual and perennial flower beds.
Remove any dead flowers from your plants to encourage new growth.
Plant annuals that can take the summer heat, such as angelonia, wax begonia, and ornamental pepper.
Plant bulbs for a summer of color, including early- to late-blooming varieties of daylilies.
Take your houseplants outdoors to help rejuvenate them. Check them for any diseases or insects.
Newly planted shrubs require special attention. Be sure to keep them well watered and mulch around them.
Keep your lawn healthy by watering, fertilizing with control-released nitrogen, and mowing regularly to prevent pests.
Mow your lawn at recommended heights (St. Augustine and Bahia: 3'' to 4''; Centipede: 1.5'' to 2''; Dwarf St. Augustine: 2.5'').
Finish pruning spring-flowering trees and shrubs after they bloom. Lightly prune azaleas.
Be sure to check your plants for any diseases or insects; treat them when necessary.
"Planting seeds in your garden is like planting thoughts in your mind. Nourish the good ones and pull out the weeds"
- LeAura Alderson