Planting grass seed based on calendar dates is a recipe for disappointment. Air temperature might feel perfect for fall lawn care, but what matters is happening several inches below ground where seeds ...

Warmer spring temperatures will no doubt bring lots of gardeners out into the sunshine. The calendar tells us we could be planting early spring crops in the garden but what does the soil thermometer ...

While many folks begin planting and doing spring lawn work when the daytime temperatures warm up, it’s the nighttime lows they should be watching, because the temperature of the soil is the best ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fall has the perfect combination of air temperature and soil temperature to grow grass. Daytime air temperatures hover between 60 ...

Warmer spring temperatures, will no doubt bring lots of gardeners out into the sunshine. The calendar tells us we could be planting early spring crops in the garden but what does the soil thermometer ...

The first thing I do in the morning is check the local temperature to see if spring is really on its way. According to the weekly forecast, by the time you read this column the temperatures in ...

MIKE MOSS SAYS: Jo, As I wrote this, a check of soil temperatures around the region shows mainly values in the 32-36 degree range. These are typically measured at about 4 inches below the surface.

Research suggests seeding wheat at low soil temperatures can improve yield stability and reduce heat stress risk.