Gardentalk

European currant worms, spruce aphids and slugs are some of the pests that have emerged in the Juneau area again this spring.

Use a trellis or other support for your perennials, vegetables and other plants so they don’t break or become victim to slugs, birds and fungus.

Not all fertilizers are the same. Some balanced mixtures of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium may be used interchangeably for annuals, perennials or even a grass lawn. But other fertilizers may be formulated specifically for bulbs, particular vegetables like tomatoes, or your grass lawn.

Use clear plastic sheeting to warm up the soil in your planting beds and use Reemay garden fabric to moderate light and temperature in your greenhouse.

Dig relatively shallow, but wide holes that allow roots to spread out.

Place seed potatoes into a 6 inch deep trench, just barely cover with soil, and then wait until plants are 3 inches tall before starting the hilling process.