When to Mulch Strawberries and Perennials for Winter in Kansas
In Kansas, winter mulch goes on after the ground starts to freeze, not before.
When to Cut Spinach in Mississippi, and How Long It Really Keeps
In Mississippi, cut spinach from late winter through spring, while afternoons stay under 75 F, or in autumn once the soil cools and before the first frost.
When Sweet Corn Is Ready in Yukon, and How Fast It Fades
Plan on at least 60 days from planting to ripe ears, and the planting can’t happen until the soil warms.
When to Dig Up Dahlias, Cannas and Gladiolus in Kansas
Dig them up. Across Kansas, dahlia tubers, canna rhizomes and gladiolus corms should come out of the ground in the weeks after the first frost that…
How High to Mow a Lawn in Kansas
Kansas sits in the transition zone, so no single number fits every lawn. Cool-season turf gets mowed at 1.5 to 3.5 inches depending on species, while…
Growing Roses in Maryland: Planting Dates, Varieties and Local Pests
In Maryland, container roses go in the ground once the last spring freeze has passed, which around Baltimore falls between April 3 and April 16.
Why a Hydrangea Wilts in the Afternoon and Recovers by Morning
A hydrangea that droops by mid-afternoon and stands up again overnight is losing water through its leaves faster than its roots can replace it.
Seafoam Rose: When to Plant the Tomatoes That Ripen All at Once
Seafoam is a ground cover rose with creamy white, pompon-shaped blooms in clusters, grown as a low spreader or trained up as a climber.
Growing Hydrangeas in Massachusetts: Types, Colour and Winter
Plant hydrangeas in Massachusetts in spring after the last freeze or in early fall, and choose panicle or smooth types if you want dependable blooms…
Protecting Hydrangeas Through a British Columbia Winter
Protecting hydrangeas through a British Columbia winter is mostly a matter of timing, not heavy wrapping.