When to Plant Grass Seed in Quebec
In the Montreal area, the best window for sowing grass seed ends around August 21.
When to Start Seeds Indoors in Hawaii: A Crop-by-Crop Calendar
Lowland Hawaii has no last spring frost, so there is no frost date to count back from. Count back from the day you want transplants in the ground instead.
When to Dethatch a Lawn in Quebec
Most Quebec lawns never need dethatching. Cut a wedge of turf with a spade, and if the brown, spongy layer between the green blades and the soil is under…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Hawaii?
There is no fall planting deadline in lowland Hawaii. The ground does not freeze where people live, so the mainland rule of finishing weeks before a…
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Hawaii
In Hawaii’s inhabited areas, there is no winter mulching date to circle. NOAA’s 1991-2020 Climate Normals record zero days per year at or below 32°F at…
How High to Mow a Lawn in Quebec
Most Quebec lawns do best when cut between 2 and 3 inches, and tall fescue should sit higher, at 3 to 3.5 inches.
How High to Mow a Lawn in Prince Edward Island
On Prince Edward Island, most lawns do best at a mowing height between 2 and 3 inches, and the right number depends on the grass underfoot.
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Hawaii
In lowland Hawaii, you don’t have to. No freeze reaches the tubers, so dahlias, cannas and gladiolus can stay in the ground all year, and there is no…
When to Plant Grass Seed in Prince Edward Island
Late August into the first days of September is the best window for sowing grass seed on Prince Edward Island, with spring as the fallback.
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in California
Dig dahlias, cannas and gladiolus after the first frost has blackened the foliage, and only where frost actually arrives.