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Easy Ways To Prevent Bugs and Disease in the Garden

No one likes to think about diseases and pests in their garden. In a perfect world, we’d all have Pinterest-worthy gardens that get enough sun, are perfectly watered, and always produce well.

The reality is, pests and plant diseases are going to happen to you. If you’re new to gardening, there’s a few simple things you can do to give your garden a better chance of avoiding common diseases and pests.

Did you know there are easy things you can do in your vegetable garden to get a handle on pest control, insects, disease, and other problems, all in the Spring before the gardening season is in full swing? Here's six ideas that even a beginner can do to have success. #gardening #bugs #pests #vegetables #croprotation

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Rotate Your Crops

Rotating your crops is the easiest way to keep disease and bugs out of your vegetable garden. But what is it?

All vegetables have a plant family. For example, corn is part of the grass family, broccoli and cauliflower are cruciferous vegetables, and tomatoes peppers, and eggplants are nightshades.

Plants from each family take different amounts of nutrients from the soil, and in the case of the legume family, put nutrients back in the soil.

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So if you keep planting the same vegetable in the same spot year after year, you’ll deplete the soil of those particular nutrients, which invites bugs and disease.

This is why it’s so important to have a garden planner and keep track of where you planted everything each year. If you don’t use one already, you can get a free garden planner here.

If your head is spinning with the thought of trying to keep all of this straight, I’ve also made an easy six year rotation for you to use, or you can find a more detailed version in my beginner gardening course.


Don’t Crowd Out Your Vegetables

Folks, I love square foot gardening to the moon and back, but it can be really tempting to try and get vegetables in even closer than suggested. Sure, it looks fine in May, but by late July it will be a crazy jungle that you can barely get through.

When plants don’t have enough air circulation, they are susceptible to mold and mildew type diseases. Last year I had a terrible infestation of powdery mildew, in part because of the weather and in part because I tried to squeeze too many things in my garden.

Experiment with Companion Flowers

Companion flowers, such as marigolds, bee balm, zinnias, nasturtiums, and more can be a huge help in the garden. They encourage pollination, as well as possibly keep some bugs away from your vegetables.

Be warned that one or two sporadic marigolds is not going to protect your whole garden. You’ll need a serious amount of flowers directly by the vegetable to actually create an effect.

You can read more about companion flowers here.

Did you know there are easy things you can do in your vegetable garden to get a handle on pest control, insects, disease, and other problems, all in the Spring before the gardening season is in full swing? Here's six ideas that even a beginner can do to have success. #gardening #bugs #pests #vegetables #croprotation

Create Barriers

Sometimes the only way to keep bugs at bay is to use a physical barrier, like mesh fabric over hoops.

Where I live, cruciferous vegetables are almost impossible to grow because farmers like to plant canola, which shares a lot of the same pests. The only way (that I know of) to have nice broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts is to cover them with white mesh fabric that lets the water and light in and keeps the moths out.

You might live somewhere where this isn’t a problem. However, talk to gardening friends in your area and I’m sure there will be that one bug that is prolific and impossible to keep away. A barrier is probably your solution.

Make Friends with Beneficial Bugs

Not all bugs in the garden are your friend. For example, lady bugs, bees, and lacewings are all bugs you want to see. This video below goes into more detail:

Water Your Plants Just Right

Sometime in late-July, just when you’ve been kind of sick of your garden but your excitement renews because the first of your tomatoes are starting to appear, you’ll see a blackish-brown scab on the end of that prized tomato. Argh!!!!

That’s blossom end rot, and it’s caused by a lack of calcium due to inconsistent watering. Blossom end rot can be reversed in a plant, but those tomatoes you were so excited about are no good.

So keep to a regular watering schedule, so you don’t have to experience garden heart ache!!

Did you know there are easy things you can do in your vegetable garden to get a handle on pest control, insects, disease, and other problems, all in the Spring before the gardening season is in full swing? Here's six ideas that even a beginner can do to have success. #gardening #bugs #pests #vegetables #croprotation

Do you know any other easy ways to prevent garden diseases? Let me know in the comments!

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Yes! You Can Grow Lemons in Zone 3– Here’s How.

When you live in a cold climate like I do, certain plants are just far off dreams. Not all common fruit trees work here and you need to be careful that you get a hardy variety. For a long time I thought growing a lemon tree, or any type of citrus tree, would be impossible–until now.

Let’s get one thing out of the way first–a lemon tree is not going to survive our -40 winters. There’s simply no way to get an outdoor orchard going. However, you can successfully grow Meyer Lemons in pots, putting them outdoors in the summer and bringing them indoors in the winter.

Did you know you can actually grow a Meyer lemon tree in cold climates, like zone 3!?!? Here's how to grow a lemon tree in a pot indoors as a houseplant, along with care trips. Then take it outdoors for the summer in your backyard. #lemontree #fruittree #containergardening #canada #zone3

How to Grow a Citrus Tree in a Cold Climate

Ideally you’ll have a south facing window for as much light as possible over the winter, but the direct morning light of an east facing window will also work.

When it’s time to bring the tree out in summer, harden the tree off by setting it out in the shade for a week, before transferring it to a sunny location. After enjoying the summer sun, do the same process for a week before you bring the tree back indoors for the fall and winter.

In zone 3, that means you would harden off the tree the third week of May, leave it outside for the summer, then harden it off the last week of August and bring it indoors the first week of September, just to be safe. Citrus trees can not handle frost, so watch the weather and don’t take any chances.

Did you know you can actually grow a Meyer lemon tree in cold climates, like zone 3!?!? Here's how to grow a lemon tree in a pot indoors as a houseplant, along with care trips. Then take it outdoors for the summer in your backyard. #lemontree #fruittree #containergardening #canada #zone3

Watering a Lemon Tree

Lemon trees like to be watered regularly, but not overwatered. Never saturate the roots of a lemon tree, and always let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. Terracotta pots can help wick away moisture if you tend to over-water your plants.

Here’s how to grow more hardy fruit trees, and a 6 fruits you can grow from seed.

How to Keep Your Lemon Tree From Dying

A Meyer Lemon tree is generally easy to grow, but there are three things that will kill it: Too much water, not enough light, and too much cold. If the leaves of the plant start to yellow and fall off, one of these these is happening.

If your citrus tree is mildly droopy looking, it just needs some more water and will perk up shortly.

The only exception to this rule is when you bring your lemon tree indoors for the winter. It will droop and possibly lose a few leaves as it is adjusting to the sudden lack of light.

Did you know you can actually grow a Meyer lemon tree in cold climates, like zone 3!?!? Here's how to grow a lemon tree in a pot indoors as a houseplant, along with care trips. Then take it outdoors for the summer in your backyard. #lemontree #fruittree #containergardening #canada #zone3

Fertilization, Pruning, and Repotting

For best results fertilize your lemon tree once every 2 weeks from April to September.

Meyer Lemon trees don’t need to be pruned unless you don’t like the shape your tree is going in or some of the top branches are scraggly. Try not to prune the bottom branches, as they usually produce the most fruit.

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Once the lemons set, you may need to remove the smaller lemon buds to make the stronger ones larger. Yes, it will feel terrible, but you’ll thank me when the remaining lemons get larger.

Meyer Lemons are overbearing and self-pollinating, so keep picking the lemons to get more fruit!

Your citrus tree will start to bulge at the top of the pot when it’s time to repot. Add a mix of potting soil and sand, keeping the soil line the same. You can add a thin layer of mulch to the top to help keep in moisture if you like.

Did you know you can actually grow a Meyer lemon tree in cold climates, like zone 3!?!? Here's how to grow a lemon tree in a pot indoors as a houseplant, along with care trips. Then take it outdoors for the summer in your backyard. #lemontree #fruittree #containergardening #canada #zone3
Did you know you can actually grow a Meyer lemon tree in cold climates, like zone 3!?!? Here's how to grow a lemon tree in a pot indoors as a houseplant, along with care trips. Then take it outdoors for the summer in your backyard. #lemontree #fruittree #containergardening #canada #zone3

How to Plan & Design a Low Maintenance Flower Bed

Designing your first flower bed can be a daunting process. You probably know where you want it, but how big should it be? What should you plant in it that won’t die? How can you keep everything as low maintenance as possible so you don’t have to spend the whole summer weeding? And how much is this thing going to cost?

I’m going to walk you through the process of selecting a location for your flower bed, preparing the soil, picking plants, and finishing it off so it’s as low maintenance as possible.

A few disclaimers before we start–I garden in zone 3b in the Canadian Prairies, so my flower selections are going to reflect that. My choices should work well in zones 2-8, but there may be other flowers that would work better or are more common in your area.

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It’s also impossible for someone on the internet to know exactly how much light your yard gets or the exact number of plants you should buy for your particular space. While I do my best to give you advice that should work, use your common sense. There’s no shame in having to buy an extra perennial or two after the fact, or moving a plant somewhere else next year because it didn’t work the way you thought it would.

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Now that we got that out of the way, let’s get planning!

Deciding on Where to Plant Your Flower Bed

There’s not too many rules when it comes to where a flower bed will do best. You’ll have more plants to choose from if you choose a sunnier spot, but basically you can find perennial flowers for both shady and sunny situations.

Wherever you choose to put your flower bed, you’ll want to make sure your soil has a fresh layer of compost and manure to give your new plants the best possible start.

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If you’re planting new flowers in an existing, overgrown flowerbed, you’ll have to weed and remove the unwanted perennials first before you dig in and add new ones. You want to give the new perennials the least amount of competition possible so they can establish good roots and get the nutrients. (Weeds are greedy when it comes to soil nutrients.)

Starting completely from scratch? Rototill the area in question, add soil, and get started, or lay cardboard over the area with a thick layer of soil overtop. (The cardboard method works best if you do it in the fall and plant in the spring, but it can be done in spring with a spring planting.)

Guidelines for Choosing the Best Flowers for Your Space

While you can put a flower bed almost anywhere, you need to know a few things about the area you’ve selected so you can pick the best plants possible. Here’s a few questions to ask yourself:

  • How much light does the area get? (Hint: Full sun=6 or more hours, Part Sun/Part Shade=3-6 hours, and Shade=3 hours or less.)
  • Is the soil acidic, basic, or neutral? You can easily test with a home soil test kit to find out. If your flower bed is planned for underneath a coniferous tree, you can guarantee the soil is acidic.
  • How much moisture does the area get? Some spots in your yard will be dryer than others.
  • Have I picked an area with any special considerations, like intense heat or lots of wind? For example, tall flowers like delphiniums would need staking if the flower bed in question had no protection from harsh winds.
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By knowing the answers to these questions, you can research the best flowers for your situation and buy the plants that are actually going to work. Here’s a couple of guides I’ve written to help you pick your perennials:

A Few Design Rules for Which Flower Should Go Where

Designing a flower bed doesn’t have to be an impossible task. It’s kind of like composing a group photo. Tall people in the back, short people in the front. Lines will work, but it looks more natural if everyone is in clumps. Finally, make sure that the colours of everyone’s clothes don’t clash.

*Mind Blown*

In terms of flowers, this means that the taller ones go in the back, bushy ones in the middle, and shorter ones and ground cover at the front. Arrange your flowers in clumps instead of lines.

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However, there can be clumps within the lines–it’s just single lines of flowers that look a bit ridiculous. But in the end it’s your flower bed, do what you like.

Finally, be aware of the colours of all your flowers–or not. I’m one of those impulsive people who plants whatever I want regardless of the colour. I just want to try as many things as possible. If I wasn’t constantly experimenting, I would pick three colours for my flowerbed and try to generally stick to that colour scheme for a more cohesive look.

For Best Results, add Mulch

Beginner gardeners often make a flower bed with high hopes in the spring, then are crushed to discover by summer that everything is a weedy-mess-struggle-garden.

Save yourself a ton of work and surround your perennials with a healthy amount of mulch. Yes, it’s more work and it costs extra money, but it’s so worth it to be able to actually enjoy your summer and your flowers, instead of spending it weeding or feeling guilty about not weeding.

Click here for everything you need to know about mulch.

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Fill in Spaces With Annuals

Beginner gardeners are also disappointed to discover that it takes a lot more flowers to fill up a space than they bargained for. While you’re waiting for those perennial flowers to fill out, add in some annual flowers for season-long colour. Here’s 22 picks for shady spots. I haven’t written about sunny spots because, let’s face it, if you planted in a sunny location the world is pretty much your oyster.

Realistic Expectations for Your Flower Bed

Have you ever heard the saying about perennials, “First year sleep, Second year creep, Third year leap?”

There’s profound wisdom in this statement.

Your flower bed is likely not going to look the way you imagined it in its first year of growing–especially if you used smaller perennial plants. In fact, it won’t look much better in year two.

However, don’t give up!!

In the third year, your perennials should get to a more mature size, and your flower bed will start to look the way you envisioned. By year five, those perennials will likely have started to multiply, creating a lovely, full flower bed.

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32 Flowers, Groundcover, and Shrubs that Grow Under Trees

I’m going to start this post by saying that starting a garden underneath a tree can be a challenging task. You’ll likely be battling shade, dry ground, and acidic conditions if you’re planting underneath a coniferous tree. If you’re not fully committed to this gardening challenge, I highly recommend a circle of mulch around your tree and calling it a day.

However, I understand the appeal. There’s something about blooming flowers underneath a tall tree that seems so romantic and beautiful. So in that spirit, here’s 32 plants that will work in your underneath-a-tree flower bed. I’ve chosen mostly perennials, with a few shade loving annuals thrown in for good measure.

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A quick disclaimer: I personally garden in zone 3b on the Canadian Prairies, so all of my plant suggestions are plants that will grow in this zone. If you live somewhere warmer, you will likely have a lot more plant suggestions at your disposal. However, all my picks should work for you!

Disclaimer number 2: Some of the plants I’m suggesting can be very invasive. It’s always a good idea to google [your province or state] plus the term “invasive plants” to avoid future heartache in the garden.

Coniferous or Deciduous?

Let’s go back to your elementary science class for a moment.

Coniferous trees are the types of trees that stay green all year. For example, fir, pine, and spruce. Deciduous trees are the ones that the leaves fall off every Autumn. For example, oak, elm, and any fruit tree.

Most of the plants I’m suggesting will work well for either type of tree, but there’s a few things you’ll want to keep in mind.

If your tree is coniferous, you’ll need to prune the bottom branches to allow some light to get to your plants. The soil underneath tends to be quite acidic, so you may need to make some amendments to your soil or build it up a little.

If your tree is deciduous, you might be able to plant some early flowering perennials, such as crocuses, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and other spring perennials that require more sun. The leaves on the trees won’t be fully grown when these flowers are blooming, so they should work even though underneath a tree is generally a shady area.

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The Best Ground covers for Underneath a tree

Sometimes you don’t want to spend lots of time and effort creating the perfect flowerbed–you just want a pretty hit of colour that will look good and be low maintenance. One of these perennial ground covers will be your answer.

Anemone

Anemone’s are easy to find, longer blooming, and spread out nicely, but aren’t impossible to control. In my book, they’re one of the best choices you can make for a ground cover

Bugleweed

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I love this ground cover with it’s pretty purple flowers, but be warned–it can be very invasive and almost impossible to get rid of. If you have very difficult growing conditions, this might be your answer.

JAPANESE SPURGE (PACHYSANDRA)

Japanese spurge is good for woodland areas and creates a 2 inch thick carpet when mature. Like most of the ground covers, it can get out of control in some areas. It does not like very dry conditions.

Lameum

Lily of the Valley

Technically, Lily of the Valley really isn’t considered a ground cover. However, I find that it can spread so quickly, that I would treat it like one.

SAXIFRAGE (ROCKFOIL)

SOLOMON’S SEAL

A beautiful plant for a woodland garden.  It does well as a ground cover or in a flower bed.  Beware the berries, as they are poisonous to animals and children.

Perennial Flowers

Bergenia

In my old established neighbourhood, this is the perennial flower of choice for underneath a tree.

Black Snakeroot (Black Cohosh)

Bleeding Heart

An old favourite! Get one in dark pink, light pink and white.

Columbine

Columbines come in many colours and the seeds are very easy to collect. A must-have underneath deciduous trees.

Day Lilies–with one catch

Daylilies actually prefer full sun, but them will grow in the shade. If the shade is too intense and it receives less than 3 hours of sun, it might not bloom at all. However, you’ll still have the interest of the leaves.

Ferns

For the love of all that is right and good in the world, please do not plant ostrich ferns unless you have impossible-to-grow-anything conditions. I currently own an overgrown yard that I have pulled at least 400 ferns from over the last two years. Yes, you read that right. Pick any other fern.

Foam Flowers

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Goutweed

Goutweed is another be-careful-what-you-wish-for perennial that has a bad spreading habit. In my post, the 28 perennials you’ll regret planting, it is by far the most-hated.

Hens and Chicks

Hostas

Hostas are easy to grow and come in a variety of leaf patterns. Get 3-5 different varieties for a stunning display.

Lungwort

Image by Beate Felten-Leidel from Pixabay

Lungwort is another one of my favourite picks for a shade-loving ground cover in the garden. I love the pretty purple and pink blooms!

Milkweed

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Look for a variety that grows no taller than 2 feet. The varieties that grow 6 feet will look ridiculous. This one can also be invasive in some areas.

Sedum

There are so many colourful and gorgeous varieties of sedum that you could easily do you whole under-the-tree flower bed with just sedum. Hmm. . . I have a spot in my front yard. . . .

Siberian Bugloss (Jack Frost)

This plant has the most beautiful blue blooms and is an unusual addition to any flowerbed.

Siberian Irises

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Irises are a great choice for underneath a deciduous tree, because they bloom earlier in the season and the roots should not be planted deeply. Perfect for when you’re trying to avoid damaging existing tree roots.

Yarrow

Yarrow is actually best suited to full sun, but if the tree in question is smaller and your bed would receive at least 6 hours of sun a day, plant on. Yarrow is a great choice in this situation because it can thrive in some of the poorest of soils.

Annual Flowers

BEGONIA

New to gardening in the shade? Make sure you get a begonia or two (or more!) They come in many different sizes and colours. My personal favourite are the large double ones pictured below, but in a yellow with pink edges.

COLEUS

Coleus is widely available in a rainbow of colours at your local garden centre or big box store. Plus, you can take cuttings indoors before the first frost and enjoy as a houseplant over the winter.

IMPATIENS

Impatiens are another practically-no-fail-flower for the beginner gardener. They also come in many colours and varieties. I personally love the double impatiens. The ones pictured here are the most typical ones you’ll find at the garden centre.

LYSIMACHIA (CREEPING JENNY)

Lysimachia is hardy from zones 2-10 and is a great plant to grow in a shady area where nothing else will grow. However, because of it’s invasive nature, you need to check if this plant is banned in your area or not before planting it.

Shrubs and Bushes

Alpine Currant

Have a spot that’s impossible to grow anything in? An alpine currant might be the solution. They’re typically used as a hedge, and can handle full sun, shade, poor soil, a hard pruning, or almost any tricky growing situation.

Junipers

Look for low growing varieties for a nice hit of green all year long.

Ninebark

Ninebarks are very hardy shrubs and add a unique pop of colour to an otherwise green tableau.

Snowberry

The ornamental berries add some nice texture to your landscape.

Spirea

Spireas are better suited to sun, so don’t plant them in a flowerbed that will get no sun whatsoever.

Whatever you Plant, Don’t Do this!!

You’ve picked your ground cover, flowers, or shrubs, but there’s three things you need to avoid.

First, don’t build up your soil in a raised bed directly against the trunk of the tree. You could damage the tree and it may even die. You can add 2-3 inches of soil at most without compromising your tree.

This is why I recommend surrounding the three feet directly around your tree with mulch and no plants. That way, the tree has a buffer and your plants won’t have to directly compete with the tree trunk for growing space. The mulch ensures that you won’t have a weedy mess.

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Second, you’ll also want to avoid planting any shrubs that grow more than three feet, as anything taller may start growing in-between the lower branches of the tree. In this case, the shorter the plant, the better.

Finally, don’t rototill the ground directly around an established tree to try and make a flower bed. You’ll destroy the roots and damage the tree. Dig small holes for each individual plant instead.

How to Grow More Successfully Beneath a Tree

The first step to growing successfully beneath a tree is to trim the lower branches of the tree. Even shade-loving plants need some light to grow.

Next, when you plant your flower bed, make sure that each plant has its own hole that’s larger than the plant. Fill the extra space with more soil. This ensures that the new plants don’t have to compete with established roots and compact ground for their root space. Take special care not to damage the roots of the existing tree.

Finally, in a perfect world you would plant the flower bed under the tree at the same time as you’re planting the tree in question. Lots of trees have roots close to the surface, and it’s easy to damage them years later as you’re trying to add plants to a new flower bed.

Any suggestions you’d add? Is there a plant that needs to be on this list?

Not sure what to plant when you're landscaping under a tree? Here's 32 shade friendly perennial flowers, ground cover, annuals, and shrubs that would be beautiful in your front yard or backyard. #landscaping #tree #shade #flowers

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