Cucurbita Pepo
Summer squash seeds can be planted directly into the ground about a week after the last recorded frost date, when the soil temperature is 60 degrees F or above. If row planting for bush type, place 3 seeds together 2 to 3' apart in rows 3 to 6' ... [... more]
Missouri Botanical Garden |
Plant Health Care: Growing Tomatoes
To get a head start on the season, gardeners use a variety of frost protection techniques. The wall-of-water provides protection into the mid-teens, or lower. Cool soil temperatures also inhibit early growth. When ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
April Activities In The Garden
Apply preemergent crabgrass control to areas with past history of annual grassy weeds when the soil temperatures reach 55 degrees F for at least three consecutive days (generally late April). Do not reseed turf at ... [... more]
University of Illinois Extension |
Types Of Annuals
Because most tender annuals are native to warm tropical regions of the world, they are sensitive to cold soil temperatures and are easily damaged by frost. Most seeds will not germinate well when soil temperatures ... [... more]
NC State University Coop Extension |
Transplanting Trees And Other Woody Plants
 The moving or transplanting of trees and shrubs is an activity probably as old as mankind. Basically, the process of moving growing plants from one place to another is little changed from early times, but our increased understanding of the processes of ... [... more]
$25.00
Amazon.com |
DAVIS 6510USB WEATHERLINK VANTAGE PRO ONLY
WeatherLink for Vantage Pro/Pro2 For the ultimate in weather monitoring, add WeatherLink to your Vantage Pro or Pro2. The data logger fits neatly into the weather station console or Weather Envoy, storing weather data even when its not connected to your ... [... more]
$174.99
Buy.com |
Two (2) SUPER Gro-Mats
TWO (2) Super Sized Electric Seed Propagation Grow Mats by Indus-tool Start Gardens Early. Extra large heated rubber mats with plant racks provide the perfect amount of gentle heat. Start seeds at the maximum germination rate with all the root warming ... [... more]
$147.94 - $170.00
SHOP.COM |
CYP2 2CF CYPRESS MULCH 2838878
CYPRESS MULCH Completely natural materials Improve appearance of landscape areas Discourage weeds Control soil erosion Conserve soil moisture Helps maintain even soil temperatures Quantity price breaks available on this item CYP2 2CF CYPRESS MULCH SIZE:2 ... [... more]
$7.14
SHOP.COM |
November Gardening Calendar
Late fall, early winter is an ideal time to plant new trees and large shrubs. The soil temperature still has some residual soil heat, the plants are dormant or going so soon, so the need to replenish nutrients and ... [... more]
University of Arkansas Home & Garden |
Using Manure In The Home Garden
The amount mineralized in the first year depends upon the manure source, soil temperature, moisture, and handling. In general, about 30 percent to 50 percent of the organic nitrogen becomes available the first year. ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
How and Why to Build a Wine Cellar 3rd Ed.
A construction guide for home wine cellars based on the science of deep soil temperatures. Invokes modern readily available materials and standard construction techniques. Ideal for the do-it-yourselfer or hired carpenter. Also reviews wine purchasing ... [... more]
$25.95
Amazon.com |
Organic Lawn Pest Control: Milky Spores And Nematodes ...
Predatory, or beneficial nematodes are most successful when applied to a moist, recently irrigated organic lawn with soil temperatures between 55 and 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Apply nematodes when grubs or larvae are present. It is also a good idea ... [... more]
Do It Yourself |
