Do You KnowWhen to Plant Outside? After Mother’s Day? As many gardeners know, there’s a common
over for the year. However, the rule doesn’t take into account warmer climates or hardier plants, both of which can have different planting rules. There’s some truth to the Mother’s Day rule, but it’s best to take it for what it is: a general guideline.
rule of thumb that advises when it’s OK to start planting flowers and vegetables: You should hold off on planting until after Mother’s Day. Many people grew up hearing these words of advice from parents and grandparents who likely heard them from theirs. The guideline is an important reminder that early spring isn’t the best time to start planting most things, but is it a hard- and-fast rule that everyone should follow? Take a look at how much truth there is to the Mother’s Day guideline and how you can know when to start planting: When it comes to deciding when to plant flowers, vegetables, shrubs or anything else, what matters most is your particular area’s last frost date. That’s because, depending on the hardiness of the plant, gardening when temperatures still reach the 20s overnight could mean setting your garden up to fail. So, how does the Mother’s Day rule fit into that? Well, in many climate zones, Mother’s Day signifies late spring, or when night and morning frosts are almost (if not completely) The Mother’s Day Rule: Is There Truth to It?
Finding Your Last Frost Date
So how do you know exactly when to start planting flowers and vegetables? The best way to do this successfully is to find find your area’s last frost date by doing a little research online. The National Climatic Center Website has frost information for all states, so it’s a good starting point. Then, you should research the exact plants you wish to put in your garden. Determine when to plant each one based on the frost information you found. Quick tip: If you’re starting from seeds, the seed packets for both flowers and vegetables will have instructions that tell you when to plant them based on your area’s climate and frost dates. If you’re starting with seedlings or are transplanting plants, look them up online first.
What to Do If the Cold Comes Back
If you’ve planted tender or warm-weather crops a bit too early, or you have unexpected cold fronts that bring freezes, there are steps you can take to protect your garden. If you’re expecting an overnight frost, cover your garden with a sheet or light blanket and then a layer of plastic to insulate the garden with warmer air. Remove the coverings first thing in the morning, as soon as the temperatures are back to normal.
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