My garden would be nowhere without my Amazon soil thermometer. It takes accurate temperature readings so I know exactly when to plant seeds directly outdoors.

In March, winter is waning, even if your region has a long, cold season. In southern regions, March signals the end, whereas in the North, there may still be a few months of cold weather. Unless the ...

If you have never thought about the use of the soil thermometer you should Soil temperature plays an important role in seed germination With all the predicted rainfall in the coming days, keep in mind ...

Just in case home gardeners have not really considered the importance of soil temperature, Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini says you should. Soil temperature, she says, ...

Cut too soon and you could shock your grass for weeks. Here’s how to time your first mow the right way.

Just because the birch buds are open and the leaves are the size of a squirrel’s ear, or larger, does not mean you can plant outdoors with impunity. Sure, the leaves signify we will finally be free of ...

Now that we are having some warm sunny days, many of us want to get out into the garden and start planting our seeds and seedlings from indoors. However, don't be hasty.

Uniform, rapid emergence is the foundation of high-yielding corn. Corn plants that emerge at different times compete unevenly for light, water and nutrients. Soil temperature, soil moisture, ...