Sentences with phrase «first killing frost»

The first killing frost has come and gone, and while my garden is pretty much a wasteland right now, not everything edible is gone.

In cooler climates, pepper plants may not reach their fruit load before the first killing frost, so picking pods early will not increase the total yield.

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In addition, Beard notes that the annual first frost tends to kill off mosquitoes, ticks and flies, but warmer temperatures are delaying frosts and pushing the frost line farther north.

The only thing that will potentially disrupt a relaxing drive — should you want to use this car for such a task in the first place — is the unforgiving ride on roads that feature significant expansion joints, frost heaves, cracks, etc. — this is a stiff suspension designed to kill corners, not coddle driver and passengers.