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What Eats Onion in South Carolina, and When

Freshly harvested onions with roots and green stems arranged on a weathered wooden table in bright sunlight.

Most of the insects on South Carolina’s documented garden-pest list belong to other crops: squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage.

How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Colorado?

How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Colorado?

Six weeks before the first fall frost is the safe target. In Denver, where frost arrives between September 30 and October 12 (NOAA’s 1991-2020 normals)…

What Eats Carrot in Prince Edward Island, and When

A cluster of freshly harvested orange carrots with green tops displayed in dark garden soil beside wooden raised beds.

This page cannot hand you a verified list of carrot pests for Prince Edward Island, because the facts it carries hold none, and it will not fill the gap…

When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Colorado

When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Colorado

Wait until the ground has started to freeze, then mulch. In Denver, the first fall frost lands between September 30 and October 12 (NOAA NCEI 1991-2020…

When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Colorado

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In Colorado, dahlias, cannas and gladiolus come up every fall. Denver’s coldest month averages a daily low of 18.4°F (NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals), too…

How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in British Columbia?

How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in British Columbia?

Near Vancouver, you can plant trees and shrubs deep into fall and through much of winter, because the ground there does not freeze the way it does inland.

How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Arkansas?

How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, the safe fall planting target for trees and shrubs is September 26 to October 9, which is six weeks before the first fall frost (November 7…

How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Alberta?

How Late Can You Plant Trees and Shrubs in Fall in Alberta?

The conservative answer for Alberta is to have trees and shrubs in the ground by August 5, six weeks before the first fall frost, which averages…

When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Alberta

When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Alberta

Wait for the ground to freeze, not just for the first frost. In Calgary, the average first fall frost lands on September 16, and winter mulch belongs on…

When to Pull Carrots in Missouri, and How to Keep Them

A garden fork lifts freshly harvested carrots from rich dark soil in a vegetable garden with young plants and mountains visible in the background.

Pull carrots when the orange shoulders at the soil line have reached the width the seed packet promises.

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