What is the best time of day to garden?
It is sensible to do many gardening tasks in the early morning or the late evening, especially during the peak summer months. At these times the temperatures are cooler and you are less at risk. In a Spot With Too Much Direct Sunlight Sunlight is good for plants. However, too much of a good thing can be bad. Many plants do best in shade or partial shade, so putting them in a window sill where they’re exposed to direct sunlight for hours isn’t a good idea.Keep in mind that morning sun, which is cooler and less intense, is easier on shade loving plants then the hot afternoon sun. Plants that receive too much intense light will scorch if pushed into too much hot sun.
What’s the best time for planting?
The best time to plant trees, flowers, or any plant is during the dormant season. In North America, this is usually late fall through early spring. While it’s okay to plant during the rest of the year, it will require more maintenance from you in the form of watering, fertilizers, etc. The average first and last frost dates are key indicators of when to plant. Cool-weather crops, such as spinach, peas, and radishes, go in about three weeks before your average last frost date. Wait until after the final frost to plant warm-weather vegetables and herbs, such as tomatoes, peppers, and basil.Timing for all planting is based on first and last frost dates. For example, if planting in hardiness zone 5, the last frost date is generally between April 1st – April 15th, and the first frost date typically falls between October 16th – October 31st. These dates will in part dictate when the best time to plant is.Ideally, transplant your flowers, ornamental grasses, and foliage plants on a cloudy, overcast day that isn’t too windy. Planting early in the morning before the sun heats up the soil will produce the best results. Vegetables fall into two categories: warm-season and cool-season.