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ArcaMax Gardening Daily Tips for Monday March 10, 2008

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For JoyceMonday March 10, 2008 • Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) • Q & A: Seed Starting For Biennials • Q & A: Transplanting Blueberries • Tip: Prevent Rose Diseases • Learn Spanish Vocabulary • Reader Photos

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Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)Today's Featured Plant

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) Read the full profile of this plant at ArcaMax.com. Interested in reading about other plants? Search through hundreds of plant profiles and helpful articles by keyword. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top

Q & A: Seed Starting For Biennials

Question: Should I start seeds for biennials indoors in early spring or should I wait until fall? I want to plant foxgloves, forget-me-nots, campanulas and hollyhocks. I live in Zone 5. Answer: You can start them indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting outside after the last frost. Sometimes hollyhocks don't transplant that well because they quickly develop a long root, so you might want to save some of those seeds to sow directly into the soil when it warms up. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top

Q & A: Transplanting Blueberries

Question: I would like to move my blueberry bushes. When is the best time to do this? In the spring, while they are still dormant, or in the fall, after the fruit is harvested? Answer: The plants should be dormant when transplanted. In mild climates, you can move them in either in early spring or fall, after they've dropped their leaves. In cold regions, move them in the spring, before bud break, so they'll have the summer to get established before having to face the harsh winter weather. First, do your annual maintenance pruning. Next, make sure the new planting site is sunny with well-drained, moisture-retentive, acidic soil (pH 4.5-5). If the soil isn't this acidic, mix equal parts sphagnum peat moss with the backfill from the planting holes. Water them well after transplanting and through this coming year while their roots rejuvenate. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top

Tip: Prevent Rose Diseases

Check roses for fungal diseases that cause leaf yellowing. Prevent diseases by annually replacing mulch, pruning roses properly, and spraying an organic control such as neem oil. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top

Learn Spanish Vocabulary

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