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When should I start my garden in Louisiana?
Generally, with the spring vegetables, the first planting should be made after the danger of frost is over (March 15 for south Louisiana). Seeds/Plants per 100 Feet of Row – The amount of seeds (or the number of plants) given is the minimum amount required to plant a 100-foot row.
What vegetables are in season now in Louisiana?
Guide to Louisiana Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
- Cabbage, late April through early July.
- Mint, year-round.
- Morels, spring.
- Mushrooms (cultivated), year-round.
- New Potatoes, May.
- Okra, June through October.
- Radishes (daikon, watermelon, other large varieties), October through March.
What do gardeners do in winter?
Winter is the best time to work through borders, weeding out every last perennial weed you can spot. Fences, climbing plant structures, walls, plant supports, painted surfaces, etc – they’re all easier to see and get to when plants are dormant. Not to mention problems are visible and therefore adding to winter mess.
What is in season now in Louisiana?
Do gardeners charge by the hour?
You’ll also need to factor in the total time that it will take the gardener to complete the job, as gardeners tend to charge by time with either an hourly or daily rate. And it’s worth asking how many gardeners will be needed for the job – the more people, the higher the cost.
What do gardeners do in January?
In the flower garden Prune your wisteria by cutting back whippy summer growth, leaving only 2 or 3 buds. Prune rose bushes this month while they are still dormant. Cut branches back to just above a bud, making sure to remove any crossing or dead branches. January is the month to start pruning rhododendrons.
What fruit and vegetables are in season now?
What’s in season now?
- Asparagus.
- Apricots.
- Peas.
- Rhubarb.
What should I start now planting?
Peas, lentils and garbanzo beans can be sown… Plant in containers: Cabbage, broccoli, kale, chard, favas, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, October: Plant in the ground: by now you can begin to set out some of your cabbage, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, chard and so on.
What is the average rate for a gardener?
The ones working hourly on average charge £25-£50 an hour per person with an average daily rate of £200-£400.