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…
When to Aerate a Lawn in Georgia
In Georgia, the grass under your feet sets the date. Fescue, bluegrass and ryegrass lawns get aerated in fall while they are still growing, finished…
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, winter mulch goes on after the ground starts to freeze, not after the first frost.
When to Plant Grass Seed in British Columbia
Around Vancouver, the sowing window runs from late summer into the first days of fall, and as of today, October 1, it has just closed on paper.
When to Dethatch a Lawn in British Columbia
Most lawns in British Columbia never need dethatching. Measure first: if the spongy layer under the grass is under 0.5 inch, leave the machine at the…
When to Aerate a Lawn in Florida
Florida lawns are warm-season grasses, so aeration belongs in active growth, not fall. Here is the timing, the core-versus-spike choice, and the mistakes to avoid.
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in New Brunswick?
The safe target in New Brunswick is to get trees and shrubs in the ground at least six weeks before the first fall frost, which works out to around…
When to Plant Grass Seed in Arkansas
Sow warm-season grass seed in Arkansas once the soil two inches down reaches 65°F and is still climbing, which means late spring into early summer.