How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in South Dakota?
The safe target for planting trees and shrubs in South Dakota is August 13 to August 23, which is six weeks before the first fall frost (September 24 to…
When to Plant Grass Seed in New Brunswick
Mid-August is the target for sowing grass seed in New Brunswick, and about August 18 is the last date that still works in a year with average frost timing.
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in South Dakota
In South Dakota, winter mulch goes on after the ground starts to freeze, not when the first frost hits.
When to Dethatch a Lawn in New Brunswick
Most New Brunswick lawns do not need dethatching. Cut a wedge of turf and measure the brown, spongy layer: under 0.5 inch is healthy, and only above 0.75…
How High to Mow a Lawn in Nebraska
Mow tall fescue at 3 to 3.5 inches, Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescues at 2 to 3 inches, and perennial ryegrass and rough bluegrass at 1.5 to 2.5 inches.
What Eats Asparagus in Michigan, and When
The sources behind this page publish no pest calendar for asparagus, so none appears here.
What Eats Spinach in New Brunswick, and When
In New Brunswick, the thing that eats a spinach crop is usually the calendar, not an insect.
What Eats Corn in Maryland, and When
Sweet corn in Maryland is ready to eat on two separate clocks. The first starts when the soil warms, not when the last frost passes, and a crop planted…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, the safe window for planting trees and shrubs in fall closes between October 9 and October 24, six weeks before the first fall frost…
When to Lift Onions in Kentucky, and How to Cure Them
Lift onions when the tops fall over and the necks go soft, then cure them until the necks are tight and the skins turn papery.