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Readers Respond: Phenolgoy Clues for Gardens - When to Plant, When to Spray...

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By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide

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From the article: When to Plant What
Phenology is the study of the timing of recurring biological phenomena and their relationship to the weather. You can imagine how useful that can be to gardeners who want to know if it's safe to put out tender seedlings or want to be on guard for squash vine borer eggs. Do you have any tips to share with us? Share Your Phenology Tips

Time to plant

The Forsythia blossoms foretell when to the frost is over. If you have no more blossoms it is safe to plant things outdoors, that may get harmed from a frost.
—Guest Gina

Prune the roses

When the silver birch has "mouse ears" (leaves start to show).
—Guest Anne-Margrethe

Planting corn

Plant your corn when oak leaves are the size of a squirrel's ear.
—Guest Linda

last frost

My dad taught me that you are safe from the last frost when the Osage Orange or Hedgeball trees start to leaf out. They are the last trees to wake up in the spring!
—Guest Ron

When to Plant Perennials in Spring

It's safe to plant perennials when the leaves on maple trees start to open.
—Guest Jessie123

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