General Information

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  January 1. Prune Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 2. Protect Protect vines when temperatures dip below freezing. 3. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

  February 1. Prune Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 2. Protect Protect vines when temperatures dip below freezing. 3. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

  March 1. Prune Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 2. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

  April 1. Buy Buy when in bloom. 2. Plant Plant when the weather and soil are warm. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once at the beginning of the warm-season with an organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants. 4. Water Water weekly in the absence of rainfall. 5. Prune Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 6. Mulch Apply a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the vine. 7. Transplant Transplant when the weather and soil are warm. 8. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

  May 1. Buy Buy when in bloom. 2. Plant Plant when the weather and soil are warm. 3. Fertilize If you didn't fertilize last month, feed once this month with an organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants. 4. Water Water weekly in the absence of rainfall. 5. Prune Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 6. Mulch If not applied last month, apply a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the vine. 7. Transplant Transplant when the weather and soil are warm. 8. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

  June 1. Buy Buy when in bloom. 2. Plant Plant when the weather and soil are warm. 3. Water Water weekly. 4. Prune Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 5. Transplant Transplant when the weather and soil are warm. 6. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

  July 1. Buy Buy when in bloom. 2. Plant Plant when the weather and soil are warm. 3. Water Water weekly. 4. Prune Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 5. Transplant Transplant when the weather and soil are warm. 6. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

  August 1. Buy Buy when in bloom. 2. Plant Plant when the weather and soil are warm. 3. Water Water weekly. 4. Prune Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 5. Transplant Transplant when the weather and soil are warm. 6. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

  September 1. Plant Plant when the weather and soil are warm. 2. Water Water weekly. 3. Prune Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 4. Transplant Transplant when the weather and soil are warm. 5. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

  October 1. Water Water every two weeks in the absence of rainfall. 2. Prune Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 3. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

  November 1. Prune Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 2. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

  December 1. Prune Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. 2. Protect Protect vines when temperatures dip below freezing. 3. Special requirements Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.

• 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! April Buy when in bloom. May Buy when in bloom. June Buy when in bloom. July Buy when in bloom. August Buy when in bloom.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? April Plant when the weather and soil are warm. May Plant when the weather and soil are warm. June Plant when the weather and soil are warm. July Plant when the weather and soil are warm. August Plant when the weather and soil are warm. September Plant when the weather and soil are warm.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? April Fertilize once at the beginning of the warm-season with an organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants. May If you didn't fertilize last month, feed once this month with an organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? April Water weekly in the absence of rainfall. May Water weekly in the absence of rainfall. June Water weekly. July Water weekly. August Water weekly. September Water weekly. October Water every two weeks in the absence of rainfall.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? January Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. February Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. March Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. April Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. May Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. June Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. July Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. August Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. September Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. October Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. November Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth. December Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? April Apply a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the vine. May If not applied last month, apply a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the vine.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January Protect vines when temperatures dip below freezing. February Protect vines when temperatures dip below freezing. December Protect vines when temperatures dip below freezing.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides.

  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? April Transplant when the weather and soil are warm. May Transplant when the weather and soil are warm. June Transplant when the weather and soil are warm. July Transplant when the weather and soil are warm. August Transplant when the weather and soil are warm. September Transplant when the weather and soil are warm.

  Special requirements Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories? January Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants. February Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants. March Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants. April Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants. May Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants. June Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants. July Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants. August Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants. September Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants. October Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants. November Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants. December Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.