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…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, the safe deadline for fall-planting trees and shrubs runs from September 21 to October 1, which is six weeks before the first fall frost…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Kansas?
In Kansas, the conservative deadline for planting trees and shrubs in fall is September 11 to September 21, which is six weeks before the first fall frost.
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Iowa
In Iowa, dahlias, cannas and gladiolus come out of the ground every fall. The signal is a frost that blackens the foliage, and the job follows within one…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Iowa?
The safe target in Iowa is to have trees and shrubs in the ground six weeks before the first fall frost.
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Iowa
Wait until the ground starts to freeze. In Iowa, that puts winter mulch well after the first fall frost, which NOAA’s 1991-2020 normals for Des Moines…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Indiana?
In Indiana, the safe target for fall planting is September 9 to September 18, which is six weeks before the first fall frost (October 21 to October 30 at…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Illinois?
In Illinois, the conservative deadline for planting trees and shrubs in fall runs from September 12 to September 22, which is six weeks before the first…