When to Dethatch a Lawn in Northwest Territories
Most Northwest Territories lawns never need dethatching. Measure first: if the brown, spongy layer under the grass is under 0.75 inch, leave it alone.
When to Lift Onions in Manitoba, and How to Cure Them
Lift onions in Manitoba once most of the tops have yellowed and flopped over, on a dry day, then cure them in a warm, airy, rain-free spot until the…
How High to Mow a Lawn in North Dakota
Most North Dakota lawns do best cut at 2 to 3 inches. Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescues sit in that range, while tall fescue wants 3 to 3.5 inches and…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Wisconsin?
Plant trees and shrubs between September 5 and September 17 in Milwaukee and you are on the safe side of the line.
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Wisconsin
In Milwaukee, winter mulch for strawberries and perennials goes on after the first fall frost, not with it.
When to Plant Grass Seed in North Dakota
Sow grass seed in North Dakota from mid-August into early September. The deadline is set by your first fall freeze: the seed needs about 45 days of…
When to Dethatch a Lawn in North Dakota
Most North Dakota lawns do not need dethatching. Cut a wedge out of the turf and measure the brown, spongy layer: under 0.5 inch is healthy, and action…
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in West Virginia
Lift dahlias, cannas and gladiolus in West Virginia a week or two after a frost blackens their foliage.
When to Plant Grass Seed in North Carolina
For a cool-season lawn (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass), sow in fall, and in the Charlotte area that means roughly mid-September, no…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in West Virginia?
In Charleston, the safe window for planting trees and shrubs in fall closes between September 6 and September 20, which is six weeks before the first…