When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Indiana
In Indianapolis, dig dahlias, cannas and gladiolus after the first hard frost blackens the foliage.
When to Plant Grass Seed in Utah
For a cool-season lawn in the Salt Lake valley, early September is the target. Spring works if soil has reached 50 to 65 °F.
When to Dethatch a Lawn in Utah
Most Utah lawns never need dethatching. Cut a wedge of turf and measure the brown, spongy layer: under 0.5 inch, leave it alone, and consider acting only…
What Eats Pumpkin in New Brunswick, and When
In New Brunswick, the thing that eats most into a pumpkin crop is the calendar.
What Eats Corn in New Brunswick, and When
In New Brunswick, sweet corn is more often undone by the calendar than by hungry animals.
What Eats Asparagus in New Brunswick, and When
The sources behind this page don’t carry a pest list, so no insect or animal is named here, and none will be invented.
What Eats Spinach in North Dakota, and When
In North Dakota, what eats spinach is mostly the calendar. Daylight peaks at 15 h 41 on the longest day, and long days plus warmth push the plant to…
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Indiana
Wait for the ground to start freezing. In central Indiana, winter mulch goes on after the first fall frost, which NOAA’s 1991-2020 normals put at October…
How High to Mow a Lawn in Utah
Utah lawns get mowed at the height that fits the grass, and the spread is wide.
What Eats Beet in Nebraska, and When
In Nebraska, beets lose out to three things, and each one has its own timing. Thirst in the first six weeks sends plants to flower.