When to Sow Winter Salads in South Carolina
Start winter salads in early October and keep sowing through November in the Charleston area, ahead of a first fall freeze that typically arrives between…
The Best Winter Salads for South Carolina
Loose-leaf lettuce, spinach, arugula, mustard greens and kale. In South Carolina, winter is a working season for the salad bed rather than a shutdown…
When to Sow Winter Salads in Saskatchewan
Sow Saskatchewan winter salads in late summer, counting backward from September 18, the average first fall frost at the Saskatoon station.
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, winter mulch for strawberries and tender perennials goes on in late fall, after the soil surface has started to freeze.
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Rhode Island
Dahlias, cannas and gladiolus come out of Rhode Island soil after the first frost blackens their leaves, not before.
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Illinois
In most of Illinois, dahlias, cannas and gladiolus have to come out of the ground every fall.
How High to Mow a Lawn in Rhode Island
Set the mower between 2 and 3 inches for most Rhode Island lawns, and raise it to 3 to 3.5 inches if the grass is tall fescue.
When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Illinois
In Illinois, winter mulch for strawberries and perennials goes on after the ground begins to freeze, not before.
How High to Mow a Lawn in Illinois
Most Illinois lawns do best cut between 2 and 3.5 inches, and the right number depends on the grass. Tall fescue wants 3 to 3.5 inches.
What Eats Beet in New Jersey, and When
Three things take most of a New Jersey beet crop, and they arrive at different times.