When to Sow Cover Crops in Alaska
Sow cover crops in the Anchorage area only after the last spring frost, expected between May 3 and May 12, and get seed in by mid-July so roots and top…
Cover Crops for Newfoundland and Labrador Gardens
Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing window is short and cool, bracketed by a mean last frost around May 30 and a mean first fall frost around October 17…
When to Sow Cover Crops in Alabama
In Alabama, warm-season cover crops like cowpeas and sorghum-sudangrass go into the ground after the last spring frost, typically March 19 to April 3 at…
Cover Crops for New Brunswick Gardens
Growing cover crops in New Brunswick means working around a short, cool season anchored by a mean last frost near May 23 and a mean first fall frost near…
Winter Rye: The Toughest and the Hardest to Kill
Winter rye cover crops are the cold-hardiest, fastest-growing option for keeping soil covered over winter, which makes them excellent at holding ground…
Cover Crops for Nevada Gardens
Nevada doesn’t have one cover-crop calendar, it has several, and they can sit months apart depending on where you garden.
The Right Stage to Kill a Cover Crop
The right moment to kill a cover crop is when it flowers, not before, not long after.
Moving a Rose Bush: When, and How Much Root to Take
The best time to move a rose bush is while it’s dormant, after the leaves have dropped and before the buds swell for spring growth.
Cover Crops for Nebraska Gardens
The short answer: wait until soil temperatures climb past the mid-50s, which in most of Nebraska happens two to three weeks after the last spring frost.
Cover Crops That Crowd Out Weeds
A cover crop suppresses weeds two ways: while it’s alive, dense growth steals the light, water and space that weed seedlings need to establish; after…