Watering Pots and Containers in South Dakota
South Dakota’s driest summer month leaves a gap between what the sky delivers and what a growing bed actually needs, and that gap is what decides how big…
When to Plant Onions in South Dakota
South Dakota gardeners plant onions in early spring, not fall. At 43.59 degrees north latitude, the reference station near Sioux Falls records 15 hours…
The South Dakota Lawn Care Calendar, Month by Month
A month-by-month lawn schedule for South Dakota, built around Sioux Falls’ fall frost dates and the cool-season grasses that survive the state’s winters.
The Best Grass Seed for South Dakota Lawns
South Dakota lawns need cool-season grass seed, and the Sioux Falls fall frost window sets the deadline for planting it.
The Best Onion Varieties for South Dakota
South Dakota sits at 43.59°N, measured at Sioux Falls, where the longest day of the year delivers 15 hours and 15 minutes of daylight.
Forcing Spring Bulbs Indoors in South Dakota
Forcing spring bulbs indoors works in South Dakota, but the reason isn’t a shortage of cold, the state has that in abundance.
Growing Spring Bulbs in Containers in South Dakota
In South Dakota, growing bulbs in containers means picking one of two different jobs.
Watering Through a Dry Spell in South Carolina
During a South Carolina dry spell, water deeply and infrequently at the base of the plant, in the morning, rather than a light daily sprinkle.
Watering Pots and Containers in South Carolina
South Carolina’s summers push soil moisture in two directions at once: real rainfall on paper, but heat and small root zones that burn through it fast.
When to Plant Onions in South Carolina
South Carolina’s growing season runs on day length, not on the calendar most seed packets assume.