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…
What Eats Carrot in Quebec, and When
The facts gathered for this page include no documented list of carrot pests for Quebec from a named service, and inventing one would do more harm than…
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Idaho?
For Boise, the conservative deadline for planting trees and shrubs in fall runs from August 26 to September 9, which is six weeks before the first fall…
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Idaho
Wait for the ground to start freezing. In Boise, NOAA’s 1991-2020 Climate Normals put the first 32°F freeze between October 7 and October 21, and winter…
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Idaho
In Idaho, dahlias, cannas and gladiolus come out of the ground in the week or two after the first frost blackens their leaves.
How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Florida?
Florida’s fall frost dates vary by region, but because the ground rarely freezes, tree and shrub planting can continue later than in colder states.