When to Plant Melons in Ohio
Melons in Ohio go into the ground once the soil has warmed past the frost line, typically between late May and the first week of June across most of the…
The Best Melons to Grow in Ohio
Cantaloupes and other short-season muskmelons are the safe bet across most of Ohio. Icebox-type watermelons come in a close second.
When to Plant Melons in Nunavut
There is no dependable planting calendar for melons in Nunavut, because the territory’s growing season is too short and too cool to bring the fruit to…
The Best Melons to Grow in Nunavut
Nunavut cannot reliably grow any melon type outdoors, and the reason isn’t just the short season.
When to Plant Melons in Nova Scotia
Sow melon seed indoors in early-to-mid April, then move transplants outside only once nights have settled, generally the last week of May into early June.
Bare-Root or Container Roses: Which to Buy, and What the Grade Means
Bare-root roses cost less, ship dormant, and give you access to a much wider catalog of cultivars, but they demand planting before growth starts.
The Best Melons to Grow in Nova Scotia
Fast-maturing muskmelon and cantaloupe types built for short, cool summers are the safer bet here, not the long-season watermelon and honeydew varieties…
When to Plant Melons in Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories has no dependable outdoor planting window for melons. The mean frost-free stretch, from May 25 to September 18, adds up to roughly…
The Best Melons to Grow in Northwest Territories
Only the fastest, smallest, cold-hardy melon types have a real shot in the Northwest Territories, and only when started indoors and finished under…
Black Spot on Roses: What Works, and What Is Too Late
Once black spot shows up on a leaf, that leaf is not coming back to health. The fungus is already inside the tissue, spreading feathered lesions outward…