When to Mulch Garlic for Winter, and When to Pull It Back
A good layer of mulch keeps garlic from heaving out of the soil and holds down spring weeds. The trick is putting it on late enough and easing it off in time.
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When to Plant Garlic: Calendar by Zone, and Is November Too Late?
Garlic wants to root in fall and bulb up the next summer. If you can still work the soil in November, you are probably not too late.
Hardneck vs Softneck Garlic: Which Should You Grow?
The right garlic depends on your winters. Here is how hardneck and softneck compare on hardiness, scapes, storage and cloves, plus why supermarket bulbs can let you down.