Protecting Roses Through a Arkansas Winter
Most roses in Arkansas come through winter with little more than a thick layer of mulch over the crown, a pause in feeding, and some patience about when…
When to Prune Hydrangeas in British Columbia
Prune by how your hydrangea sets flower buds, not by the calendar alone. Bigleaf, mountain and oakleaf types bloom on last year’s stems, so they get a…
What Eats Beet in Missouri, and When
In Missouri, three things eat into a beet crop, and they arrive in order. Thirst in the first six weeks after seeding sends plants to flower.
Oso Easy Rose: When to Plant the Tomatoes That Ripen All at Once
Oso Easy is a shrub rose that flowers on new wood, and that one fact rewrites the question in the title.
Quick Fire Hydrangea: When to Plant the Tomatoes That Ripen All at Once
Quick Fire is a panicle hydrangea sold as the earliest of its type to flower, with blooms that open white and deepen to a strong pink.
Growing Roses in Kentucky: Planting Dates, Varieties and Local Pests
In Kentucky, container roses go in after the last spring frost, which falls between March 24 and April 4 in Louisville.
The Six Types of Hydrangea, and Why the Type Decides Everything
Hydrangeas come in six main types, and they disagree on almost everything: when they set buds, how much cold they take, how much sun they tolerate, and…
Roses That Hold Up in Arkansas
Pick shrub roses and old garden types that have already proven themselves in heat, humidity and uneven winters, and skip the fussy hybrid teas unless you…
Growing Hydrangeas in Louisiana: Types, Colour and Winter
In Louisiana, plant container-grown hydrangeas from late fall through winter, so the roots settle in before summer heat arrives.
When to Start Seeds Indoors in Hawaii: A Crop-by-Crop Calendar
Lowland Hawaii has no last spring frost, so there is no frost date to count back from. Count back from the day you want transplants in the ground instead.