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.
What Eats Beet in Montana, and When
In Montana, beets mostly lose to weather and water. Thirst in the first six weeks sends plants to flower, heat above 85 F on dry ground turns roots…
Growing Hydrangeas in Maine: Types, Colour and Winter
In Maine, plant container-grown hydrangeas in early May, once the last spring frost window has closed, or in late summer so roots settle before the…
Protecting Roses Through a Arkansas Winter
Most roses in Arkansas come through winter with little more than a thick layer of mulch over the crown, a pause in feeding, and some patience about when…
When to Prune Hydrangeas in British Columbia
Prune by how your hydrangea sets flower buds, not by the calendar alone. Bigleaf, mountain and oakleaf types bloom on last year’s stems, so they get a…
What Eats Beet in Missouri, and When
In Missouri, three things eat into a beet crop, and they arrive in order. Thirst in the first six weeks after seeding sends plants to flower.
Oso Easy Rose: When to Plant the Tomatoes That Ripen All at Once
Oso Easy is a shrub rose that flowers on new wood, and that one fact rewrites the question in the title.
Quick Fire Hydrangea: When to Plant the Tomatoes That Ripen All at Once
Quick Fire is a panicle hydrangea sold as the earliest of its type to flower, with blooms that open white and deepen to a strong pink.
Growing Roses in Kentucky: Planting Dates, Varieties and Local Pests
In Kentucky, container roses go in after the last spring frost, which falls between March 24 and April 4 in Louisville.
The Six Types of Hydrangea, and Why the Type Decides Everything
Hydrangeas come in six main types, and they disagree on almost everything: when they set buds, how much cold they take, how much sun they tolerate, and…