Questions About Gardening and Lawn Care

June 8, 2020

Today, I am going to go over some questions about gardening and lawn care that I have been asked or read over the years. Instead of writing an entire article on each question, I will try and give you the best answer I can. Most of these questions have very short answers. I will update this page as often as I can.

Questions About Gardening and Lawn Care
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Best Time To Water Your Lawn?

What is the best time to water your lawn? Anytime in the morning before 10 am is the best time to water your lawn. This is best for water absorption.

Best Vegetable Garden Compost?

I like THIS ONE

Best Vegetable Garden Books?

I have been asked this question a couple of times now. There are a lot of great books on vegetable gardening and there are new ones coming out regularly. CLICK HERE for a great list of the best vegetable gardening books.

Best Vegetable Garden Insecticide?

This is personal preference, but I like THIS ONE.

Best Vegetable Garden Fertilizer?

I really like THIS ONE. It is also organic!!

When Is The Best Time To Plant Flowers?

The best time of the year to plant flowers depends on the flower you are looking to plant. Here is a quick flower planting guide.

Fall

  • Lilies
  • Tulips
  • Daffodils
  • Peonies

Spring

  • Violets
  • Begonias
  • Marigolds
  • Snapdragons

Best Time to Plant Bushes?

Fall is the best time to plant bushes.

Best Time of Year to Plant Grass?

The best time of year to plant grass is early spring through early summer.

Best Time to Plant Corn?

Spring is the best time to plant corn.

When is the Best Time to Plant Sunflowers?

Late spring is the best time to plant sunflowers. You want the ground temperature to be between 60 and 70 degrees.

When is the Best Time to Plant Fruit Trees?

In order to plant fruit trees, you want to make sure that the ground is not frozen. Late winter or early spring is your best bet.

When is the Best Time to Plant Iris Bulbs?

In order to have your iris bloom in the spring, you need to plant them in the fall.

Best Time to Plant Clover?

Clover grows best in the spring rain. So the best time to plant clover would be in April or May.

Best Time to Plant Maple Trees

Fall is the absolute best time to plant a maple tree.

Best Time to Plant Evergreen Trees

Fall is the best time to plant evergreen trees. Especially after the hot summer temperatures are done.

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