When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Vermont
Wait for the first frost that blackens the leaves, then lift within a week or two.
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Vermont?
In Vermont, the safe deadline for planting trees and shrubs in fall is six weeks before the first fall frost.
When to Plant Grass Seed in New York
Sow grass seed in New York in early fall, so it gets about 45 days of growing weather before the first fall freeze. Spring is the fallback.
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Vermont
Winter mulch in Vermont goes on after the ground starts to freeze, not before.
When to Dethatch a Lawn in New Mexico
Most New Mexico lawns never need dethatching. If a spade-cut wedge shows a spongy layer thicker than 0.75 inch, though, the timing depends on your grass.
When to Plant Grass Seed in New Mexico
For a cool-season lawn (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass), the target is late summer to early fall, timed so the seedlings get about…
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Utah
Lift dahlias, cannas and gladiolus in Utah after the first fall frost has blackened the foliage, and do it within about a week or two.
When to Dethatch a Lawn in New Jersey
Most New Jersey lawns never need dethatching. The ones that do have a brown, spongy layer thicker than 0.75 inch, and the right window depends on the…
When to Plant Grass Seed in New Jersey
Early fall is the best time to plant grass seed in New Jersey if your lawn is tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass.
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Utah?
Aim to have trees and shrubs in the ground between September 6 and September 17, six weeks before the first fall frost in Salt Lake City, which NOAA’s…