I heard the spring and the fall are the preferred times for aerating. A. Spring and fall are the preferred times, says UC master gardener Bill Pierce. Turf grows with vigor at these times and responds better and quicker after the treatment. Summer aeration is not recommended because it stresses the foliage and root system. Q. I would like to plant black currants in my back yard.
Currants perform best in cool, moist, well-drained sites.
Sacramento's hot, dry summers aren't ideal, but they will grow here. Give plants afternoon shade or partial shade to reduce leaf and fruit scald. A north or northeastern exposure is ideal. When planting, add compost to the planting hole and mulch with additional compost as black currants are heavy feeders. They're also generally trouble-free.