General Information

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  January 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

  February 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Prune Cut back and clean up established plants to promote new spring growth. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. 8. Transplant If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.

  March 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground. 4. Fertilize Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. 5. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 6. Prune Cut back and clean up established plants to promote new spring growth. 7. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use. 8. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 9. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. 10. Transplant If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.

  April 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground. 4. Fertilize Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. 5. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. 8. Transplant If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring. 9. Propagate Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.

  May 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Fertilize Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. 7. Propagate Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.

  June 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Fertilize Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Prune Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom. 6. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use. 7. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 8. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. 9. Propagate Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.

  July 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Fertilize Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Prune Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

  August 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Fertilize Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Prune Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

  September 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Fertilize Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Prune Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom. 6. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use. 7. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 8. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

  October 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Fertilize Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

  November 1. Buy v Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

  December 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. 2. Plant Plant from containers any time. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. February Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. March Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. April Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. May Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. June Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. July Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. August Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. September Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. October Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. November v Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available. December Buy plants in nurseries or by mail any time they are available.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant from containers any time. February Plant from containers any time. March Plant from containers any time. April Plant from containers any time. May Plant from containers any time. June Plant from containers any time. July Plant from containers any time. August Plant from containers any time. September Plant from containers any time. October Plant from containers any time. November Plant from containers any time. December Plant from containers any time.

  Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? February Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground. March Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground. April Sow seeds of annual types in late winter and early spring. Seed may be sown directly in the ground.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. April Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. May Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. June Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. July Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. August Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. September Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom. October Fertilize regularly during the growing season for maximum growth and bloom.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Water regularly during dry periods. February Water regularly during dry periods. March Water regularly during dry periods. April Water regularly during dry periods. May Water regularly during dry periods. June Water regularly during dry periods. July Water regularly during dry periods. August Water regularly during dry periods. September Water regularly during dry periods. October Water regularly during dry periods. November Water regularly during dry periods. December Water regularly during dry periods.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? February Cut back and clean up established plants to promote new spring growth. March Cut back and clean up established plants to promote new spring growth. June Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom. July Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom. August Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom. September Cut flowers for bouquets and deadhead spent flowers to promote continued bloom.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? March Mulch to conserve water use. June Mulch to conserve water use. September Mulch to conserve water use.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Check for snails and slugs. February Check for snails and slugs. March Check for snails and slugs. April Check for snails and slugs. May Check for snails and slugs. June Check for snails and slugs. July Check for snails and slugs. August Check for snails and slugs. September Check for snails and slugs. October Check for snails and slugs. November Check for snails and slugs. December Check for snails and slugs.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? January Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. February Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. March Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. April Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. May Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. June Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. July Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. August Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. September Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. October Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. November Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem. December Remove or treat for snails and slugs if they are a problem.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? February If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring. March If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring. April If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late winter and early spring.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? April Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth. May Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth. June Many perennial rudbeckias may be propagated by softwood cuttings taken from new spring growth.