Frost dates matter for any gardener growing vegetables or tender plants. The first frost of autumn can arrive unexpectedly, and knowing which plants survive cold snaps and which don't determines what ...

January can be one of the most challenging months for gardeners, especially when frost threatens to damage your hard-earned plants. As the winter chill sets in, it’s crucial to implement effective ...

To properly protect a plant, the material used to cover it must extend all the way to the ground. The goal is to trap the heat stored in the earth under the cover. If possible, find two or three posts ...

An unusually warm winter caused early blooms, but garden center owner Mike Spencer says you don’t need to panic.

I just moved from Arizona to this area, and a neighbor advised me that deer were a problem in the neighborhood and that I need to protect my plants from them. What does this mean? Deer can do a lot of ...

Northern Ohio could see overnight lows in the mid-30s as soon as Oct. 8. Outdoor plants that are prone to frost damage can be covered with fabric or mulch. Watering around the plants can also prevent ...

November is when we usually receive a freeze, and the forecast calls for cooler weather. If you have plants that are cold-sensitive, it is time to prepare to protect them. It doesn’t always require ...

Q: I recently ordered several bare-root roses from a website I've used before. The website indicated that the roses would be shipped at the "appropriate planting time for my region." (We live in the ...

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