When to Aerate a Lawn in Iowa
Aerate an Iowa lawn in fall, while the grass is still growing and well before the first fall freeze shuts that growth down.
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the safe fall planting deadline for trees and shrubs runs from September 23 to October 5, which is six weeks before the first fall frost…
When to Plant Grass Seed in Colorado
In the Denver area, cool-season grass seed goes down in late summer, and the last sowing falls about 45 days before the first fall freeze.
When to Aerate a Lawn in Indiana
For most Indiana lawns, the answer is fall. Indiana grows cool-season turf, and cool-season grass is best aerated while it is still actively growing…
How High to Mow a Lawn in Colorado
Mow tall fescue at 3 to 3.5 inches, Kentucky bluegrass at 2 to 3, perennial ryegrass at 1.5 to 2.5, and zoysiagrass or bermudagrass at 1 to 2.
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in New Hampshire
Lift dahlias, cannas and gladiolus in New Hampshire after the first frost that blackens their leaves, then wait a week or two before the fork goes in.
When to Aerate a Lawn in Illinois
For a cool-season Illinois lawn, the best time to aerate is fall, while the grass is still growing and before the first freeze.
When to Aerate a Lawn in Idaho
Aerate a cool-season lawn in Idaho in fall, while the grass is still growing, and finish before the first frost.
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, the safe target for fall planting is September 1 to September 14, which is six weeks before the first fall frost at the reference…
When to Dethatch a Lawn in Colorado
For most Colorado lawns, the answer is never. Dethatching only pays off when the thatch layer measures more than 0.75 inch, and even then the timing…