How-To Library

Tips for home canning

optimum planting dates, based on the upper south climate zone

Determine the plant hardiness zone as defined by the USDA

Knowing when to plant is critical to a successful garden

Learn how to reseed your lawn this fall. Southern States gives step by step instructions for preparing the soil, dethatching the lawn, sowing grass seed, watering and mowing for a beautiful, successful lawn.

A breakdown of Southern States Cover Crop and Wildlife Mixes

Fall is here and it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your barn.

Legumes for Fall Planting from our Cover Crop Guide

Learn which Cover Crops are ideal for planting in the fall.

You can help feed the birds in your neighborhood – it's not expensive and it can be a lot of fun. The bird experts at Southern States have five fun ornament crafts for the bird lovers in your family!

Making and canning your own blueberry jam is not as tricky as you might think! Whether you have years of experience making preserves or just a little, this simple recipe will tantalize you with the taste of summer blueberries year-round!

Watermelon Rind Pickle is an old southern favorite. There are many variations on how it is made. This recipe is a two day process.