Seasonal Lawn Care

Dig the crown and root system out of the garden and gently shake all the soil from the roots. Each of these methods is described below. Another great way to overwinter artichoke plants is in a container.

If night-time temperatures dip much below freezing, bring the container inside for the night. Most radish varieties are ready for harvest a mere 30-45 days after the seeds are sown, making them a fall crop that can be timed to reach maturity just when...

Step 3: Cut PVC Pipe If Needed For raised beds that average four to five feet across, the PVC pipe will not have to be cut, but if your bed is more narrow, or you want the hoops to have a lower profile, cut all three pieces of 1/2-inch PVC down to an...

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Alternatively, planting cover crops like winter rye or winter wheat at the end of summer or in early fall will provide similar advantages and give you improved protection during the transition from winter to spring.

I can't bring summer back, any more than the man in the moon can., defined as an unseasonably hot spell after a frost,can fool us, or lull us back into an "Endless Summer" frame of mind, cold weather and shorter days are here to stay, until next year,...

It's a great way to fill garden space vacated by earlier crops, and you can even grow the vines up a trellis or fence if you'd like. To protect cucumber plants from light frosts, cover the vines with a double layer of floating row cover.

You can also install a pair of piston closers (one on each end) and use the opening clips on the closer rods to hold the door open. In most areas, you'll gain four to eight weeks of growing time by using a cold frame to start plants and harden off seedlings.

Today I share some tips on how to delay bolting in these vegetable crops. Pick the Right Varieties You can also delay bolting by making sure you choose the correct cultivars of all the cool-season greens you plant on your farm.

After the holidays pass, continue to keep your poinsettia in a bright window, but out of direct sunlight. Place your poinsettia in a room with a daytime temperature between 65 and 75 degrees F.

Although many of us think of spring as prime planting season, mid to late summer is the perfect time to succession plant. Companion Plant You can also succession plant for late season harvests by adding a few of these crops in between your existing warm-season...

Cacti are a type of succulent, but there are many succulents that are not cacti. That's all there is to it. For this method, large-leaved succulents, such as kalanchoes, flapjacks, sedums or echeverias, work best, though you can try it with smaller leaved...

The concept of season extension always sounds nice, and when you finally get a hoop house, you realize what a value it is. This story originally appeared in the July/August issue of Hobby Farms magazine.

However, be cautious when recycling windows. Tiny shoes are excellent for sedums and other smaller specimens, while big boots can overflow with petunias or other cascading flowers.

Ventilate: Ventilation is required to remove moisture and prevent disease, as well as regulate temperature. Transplant Heat-Hardy Seedlings Heat-loving vegetables, like eggplant , okra , peppers and tomatoes , can be started indoors three weeks earlier...

Consider these delicious and tough-as-nails squash and pumpkin varieties for storage. They're both beautiful and tasty. Today, I'd like to introduce you to some of the best squash and pumpkin varieties for storage.

The answer is the number of plants you should put in this structure. “Varieties bred for the greenhouse environment need to be used, rather than field- or garden-type tomatoes,” according to Rick Snyder, PhD, of Mississippi State University Extension...

Add beets and broccoli to the menu and enjoy a delightful taste all the way through October. For states with a shorter growing season you may want to focus on fruits or vegetables that require a shorter season such as beans, melons, strawberries, and...

To remedy this problem, it's a good idea to build a small hoop tunnel over the beds to hold the fabric above the plants. Cut the pipe to the proper lengths. Step 5 Cover the hoop frame with heavy-weight floating row cover or plastic.

Don't lay the straw down in a thick layer; rather, remove sections from the bale and fluff them up and sprinkle the loose material over the soil. Space the plants 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 1 foot apart, and mound dirt around the stalk every couple of...

Healthier plants and fewer pests are two additional benefits to growing brambles in high tunnels. Cathy Heidenreich, berry extension-support specialist for Cornell University, says the high tunnels extend the growing season more economically than using...

Re-Pins And what do I use to hold the row cover down? A hoop house provides a comfortable place to work in cold temperatures or rain. I love these red re-pins. The convection-heated space allows greens to grow late in the season and fruits to ripen early,...

Many insects are still a problem.” In addition to the horn worm, he's experienced issues with tomato fruit worms, two-spotted spider mites, tarnished plant bugs and cucumber beetles.

Planting these too late will ensure failure. Grow your own blend, beginning a month or more prior to the final frost date and you will not go back willingly.is so versatile; it's a wonder that the next green on this list has been outshining it lately.

One of the easiest ways of overwintering root vegetables is to tuck them under a heavy layer of mulch. The piece of concrete reinforcement wire at the base is strong enough to allow you to move the pile as needed while the smaller holes of the bottom...

“We routinely keep peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and melons covered [in floating row cover] for the first month,” he says. Melons “A lot of people think you can't grow watermelon or cantaloupe in the north, but you definitely can,” Stearns says.

In a song my C.W. McCall he reflects on the changing of the seasons: "Summer to fall, young to old, then to now. As gardeners, we know that fulfillment comes from our connection to the earth and what we can create from it.