November Garden Checklist by Region: What to Finish Before the Ground Freezes
A practical November garden checklist for cold, mild and warm climates, covering what to harvest, plant, protect and put away before the ground freezes.
Category: Seasonal Tasks
What to do in the garden now, month by month and by climate zone.
When to Plant Tomatoes Outside: A Calendar by USDA Zone
The calendar gets you close, but soil and night temperatures make the final call. Here is the timing by zone and what happens if you jump the gun.
How to Protect Plants From Frost: What to Cover and When
Most frost damage is avoidable once you know which plants need help at which temperature. Here is what to cover, when to do it and when to leave plants alone.
When to Overseed a Lawn: Calendar by Grass Type and Region
The right window depends on your grass, not the calendar on the seed bag. Here is when to seed, and how to keep weed preventers from ruining it.
Seed Starting Calendar: When to Start Seeds Indoors by Crop and Zone
Your USDA zone won't give you a sowing date, but your last frost date will. Here's how to count back for vegetables and flowers, with sample dates.
Are Old Seeds Still Good? How Long Seeds Last and How to Test Them
A past-date packet doesn't mean the seed is dead. Check how long each crop lasts, run a 10-seed paper towel test and decide what to replace.
How to Plan a Vegetable Garden in Winter: A Month-by-Month Calendar
The best garden fixes happen at a desk. Work through this November-to-March plan and you'll reach planting day with a map, tested seed and a sowing schedule.
When to Apply Winter Mulch: Calendar by USDA Zone
Winter mulch isn't there to keep soil warm. It keeps frozen ground frozen, which is why putting it down too early can backfire.