During transit through the earthy signs of Taurus and Capricorn it is more beneficial to implement activities relating to the root system. Tend to the sowing of root vegetables on these days during the waxing phase and transplanting, splitting and re-potting during the waning phase. If you are a bonsai enthusiast then a root day during the waning phase will be the most ideal time to re-pot and root-prune your bonsai to ensure sustained growth and vitality.

The leaf signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces give the opportunity to sow leafy vegetables during the waxing phase. It is also a good time to harvest leafy herbs and vegetables for optimum taste and quality for fresh consumption. These are also the most fertile signs and it is the ideal time to apply organic fertilizer, spray some foliar feed and spread some compost around the plants during the waning phase. Clipping hedges and shaping topiaries are best done on a leaf day during the waning phase. This will ensure healthy new leaves but with reduced growth rate, reducing the need for maintenance and keeping the shape intact for longer.

Flowers, the crown of the plant, will benefit from the days when the Moon is in the air signs of Libra and Aquarius. As the Moon grows in light during the waxing phase it is a good time to pick some flowers on a flower day to ensure a longer vase life indoors. It is also a good time to sow some flowering annuals and vegetables. If you want to preserve flowers for potpourri then it is wise to wait for a flowering day during the waning phase because the water content will be lower and your flowers will dry quicker, retaining their fragrance and colour. 

Fire signs, relate to the fruit and seed of the plant and are associated with Aries and Sagittarius. Sow vegetables and herbs of which the seeds are used and harvest for best quality and flavour during the waxing phase. If you enjoy preserving and drying fruit and seed for future consumption, then it is best to wait for a fire day during the waning phase. The reduced water content will reduce the risk of rot setting in during the drying period.

When is it time to take a break from it all? Nature has given the days when the moon is in Gemini (air), Leo (fire) and Virgo (earth) as the days to stop and smell the roses. These are the barren signs that don't favour any plant growth and it is better to use this time for some hard landscaping projects, maintenance and repairs. This is also an opportunity to do some weed control, especially during the waning phase, either spraying an herbicide or manual removal. The waning phase ensures rapid movement of the herbicide towards the root system for complete eradication or starvation in case of weed slashing.