 Phlox
The phlox is available here in my area now. Still to cold to plant it. Find out what your last hard frost date is. You can google that. Our last hard frost date here is May 15th. I have to wait here until end of April at least, depending on the weather forecast. Cold weather veggies, spinach & peas can be planted the end of March, beginning of April here.
Do you have any friends who could help identify plants? A cooperative extension in your area that has gardening classes? We have Cornell Cooperative extension that has places in different counties here, which give classes. How about the folks you bought the house from? Are they still in the area? If you aren't sure about something, let it grow and see if it flowers. You can then identify it much more easily.
Fruit trees need to be pruned in early spring, end of Feb., early March. They should also be sprayed with dormant oil now while we have at least 2- 40 degree days, before the flowers or leaves pop out. Then follow the directions on regular fruit tree spray and spray at intervals that are listed on the directions. Spray in the morning or evening when there is no wind. I have learned what I know through my husband (he worked on a fruit farm as a kid), trial and error, reading, and picking other peoples minds.
Gardening is a lot of work. I like to work outdoors. I also have raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, currents and kiwi. I pick my fruit, freeze it and make my own jams and jellies in winter. It all depends on how much time you have and how much you like gardening. To me it's therapy, relaxing. |