When a major winter storm is in the forecast, preparation is key. Luckily, there are tried and true cold protection practices ...

Many gardeners resort to using bedsheets to protect sensitive flowers and vegetables. But does covering plants with sheets really protect them from freezing temperatures?

During the frigid months, there are ways to prevent yourself from getting frosty. But what about your plants? How can you protect them from those wintry visits from Jack Frost? If you live in an area ...

Learning how to protect plants from frost is a must when cold weather is on the way. Frost can affect many plants, and is particularly damaging to tropical and ornamental varieties, as well as any ...

As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for home gardeners and orchardists. Frost can significantly harm budding ...

With November well and truly underway, there’s still plenty of jobs to do in your yard. Apart from raking leaves to protect your lawn and planting tulips for spring color, there’s another job that ...

Frost can sneak up on you and put a real damper on your garden’s progress. Knowing how to protect your plants when temperatures drop is key to keeping everything healthy and thriving. Whether you’re ...

Frost warnings can send gardeners scurrying to protect tender flowers and vegetables. Sometimes all you can do is harvest as much as possible and throw a temporary cover over the rest. Protecting ...

Freezing temperatures damage plants by causing ice crystals to form in their cells. Frost-damaged vegetation withers and turns a dark brown or black. Ice crystals can also form in citrus fruit, ...