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New Jersey Planting Zones
New Jersey’s hardiness zones range from 6b to 8a, which means that the lowest annual temperatures are between -5 and 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Best Grass Seed for the San Francisco Bay Area
Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, fine fescue, and Bermudagrass are the best grass for the Bay Area.
New Mexico Planting Zones
New Mexico’s growing zones range from 5a to 8b. The coldest areas are in the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The warmest area is in the White Sands.
Southern New Mexico Planting Zones
Southern New Mexico’s growing zones range from 5b to 8b. The coldest areas are in the Black Range. The warmest area is in the White Sands.
Northern New Mexico Planting Zones
Northern New Mexico’s planting zones range from 5a to 7b. The coldest area is in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The warmest area is along the Rio Grande.
Planting Zones of South Mississippi
Most of south Mississippi is in planting zone 8b, with minimum winter temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Best Grass Seed for North Jersey Lawns
Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass are best for lawns in north Jersey.
How to Get Rid of Weeds in Flower Beds
Eliminate weeds in flower beds by pulling them from the root with a spade, applying a thick layer of organic mulch, or using targeted post-emergent herbicides.
Last Mow of the Season
Depending on your grass type, the last mow of the season is done once the daytime temperatures drop below 40 to 55 degrees.