When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Michigan
Wait for the ground to start freezing, then mulch. For Michigan strawberries and borderline perennials, that means late fall, well after the first frost…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Massachusetts?
The conservative deadline for planting trees and shrubs in Massachusetts is September 22 to October 3, which is six weeks before the first fall frost.
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Maryland?
In Maryland, the safe target for planting trees and shrubs in fall is September 14 to September 24, six weeks before the first fall frost.
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Manitoba?
The safe target in Manitoba is to get trees and shrubs in the ground by about August 11, six weeks before the first fall frost, which averages September…
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Manitoba
Wait for the ground, not the calendar. Winnipeg’s average first fall frost is September 22 (Environment and Climate Change Canada, 1981-2010 normals)…
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Manitoba
In Manitoba, dahlias, cannas and gladiolus all come out of the ground every fall.
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Maine?
In Portland, the safe target for planting trees and shrubs in fall is August 28 to September 9, which is six weeks before the first fall frost (October 9…
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Maine
In Maine, winter mulch goes on after the ground starts to freeze, not when the first frost shows up.
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Maine
In Maine, all three come out of the ground every fall. Lift dahlias, cannas and gladiolus after a frost blackens the foliage, which at Portland falls…
When to Start Seeds Indoors in Louisiana: A Crop-by-Crop Calendar
Start leeks and onions indoors between October 5 and November 2, broccoli, cabbage and head lettuce between November 2 and November 30, peppers and…