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.
When to Dethatch a Lawn in Prince Edward Island
Most Prince Edward Island lawns do not need dethatching. Cut a small wedge of turf and measure the brown, spongy layer between the green blades and the…
When to Prune Fruit Trees in California
Prune most fruit trees in California in late winter, after the worst cold has passed and before the buds break.
When to Plant Grass Seed in Pennsylvania
Early fall is the best time to sow most Pennsylvania lawns. Cool-season seed (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass) goes down while the…
When to Start Seeds Indoors in California: A Crop-by-Crop Calendar
California has no single indoor sowing date. Count backward from your last spring frost: tomatoes go in 5 to 6 weeks before planting out, peppers and…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in California?
Along the Los Angeles coast, trees and shrubs can go in the ground through fall and well into winter, because the ground never freezes there.
When to Dethatch a Lawn in Pennsylvania
Most Pennsylvania lawns never need dethatching. Cut a wedge of turf, and if the brown, spongy layer under the green blades measures under 0.5 inch, leave…