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Moon Township Garden Club
FAQ

Question: How do I find a Garden Club in my Community?

To connect to a garden club in your region, consult the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania at https://pagardenclubs.org. To explore joining the Moon Township Garden Club, CLICK HERE

question: WHY DON'T MY petunias grow back / What is an “annual” plant?

“Annual plants” last for one growing season and are killed by heavy frost (which can occur below an air temperature of 36 degrees). Common annuals can be grown from seeds or you can purchase starter plants. Although they do not return year after year, they bloom throughout the warm months and can provide “pops” of color in garden beds and planters.

question: What is a ‘perennial’ plant?

Perennial plants are plants that return year after year in your garden, often spreading over time. Although some perennial plants can be grown easily from seeds, many gardeners purchase pots of perennial plants that have been grown in the nursery.

question: How often should I water my perennial plants?

When you first plant a perennial, be sure to soak the soil around those plants immediately after planting and check regularly  in the first few weeks to prevent them from drying out, as their roots may have been disturbed in the planting process.  Once your perennials are established, the rule of thumb is to add one inch of water per week for established plants. But keep an eye on the weather: if you have heavy rainfall during that week, you may have to water less. If the weather is particularly hot or the plants look stressed (wilting or discolored), you may need to water more.

question: WhEN SHOULD i PLANT annual flowers like petunias and geraniums? 

Frost is a weather event that is extremely variable, and here in Western Pennsylvania, a damaging "hard" frost can occur as late as the last week in May—so many gardeners hold off planting tender annuals until around Memorial Day so they are not harmed by occasional cold nights that could produce frost. 

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