The very best time to transplant them is in early spring, before the new growth begins, but they can be transplanted later in spring or in fall, when the weather has cooled off, if necessary. Avoid transplanting when it’s hot and sunny, unless it is absolutely necessary (i.e., construction, moving,…
A wood fence should be treated every two to three years with paint or stain. The experts at Five Star Painting recommend stain due to its durability on wood exposed to the elements. Before starting to coat a new fence you must first wait until the moisture level within the…
Once your leucadendron plant is done flowering for the spring, remove all the spent blooms. Next, cut all the green stems back so there are at least 4 sets of leaves remaining. Don’t cut back so far that you reach the woody, leafless part of the stem, or no new…
The answer to this one is simple. Your grow lights should be turned on (or your seedlings should be put under lights) as soon as the first seed starts to sprout. Many types of seedlings grow very fast, and they will begin reaching for the light as soon as they…
Do not apply fertilizers before spring green-up or after September 15. Avoid fertilizing in midsummer. If fertilizing a Maine lawn once a year, the best time is around Labor Day. If splitting the fertilizer into two applications, the other application time should be in May, after spring green-up. Best Time…
If you plan to fertilize your lawn, the best time to do it is in mid-May after the last chance of late spring frost or freezing has passed. Use a balanced fertilizer for your lawn type and soil needs, and spread compost at the same time if desired. Help your…
To help prevent hospitalization due to dehydration, healthcare professionals typically suggest offering an ORS like Pedialyte to your child as soon as vomiting or diarrhea begins. It may also be indicated for high fever, excessive sweating, or poor fluid intake during illness ( 3 ). When can babies have Pedialyte?…
You should also visit the ER if your chest pain is prolonged, severe or accompanied by any of the following symptoms: Confusion/disorientation. Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath—especially after a long period of inactivity. Excessive sweating or ashen color. If you also have upper body pain, including pinching, numbness, or discomfort in…
Harvesting eggplants should occur when the inner flesh is cream colored, fruits are firm and before seeds are visible. Learning when to harvest eggplants may require cutting into the fruit to check the color of the flesh and the size of the seeds. Harvesting eggplants should occur when the inner…
Pinching seedlings back when they are 4 to 6 inches tall to force new growth works for any tomato plant. Because the plant is young and has not yet bloomed, this does not affect fruit set. Plants can be pinched again as soon as new growth grows 2 to 3…