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 ...

You might not think that you need to learn how to use a garden cloche, but it's one of those nifty tools that will absolutely ...

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

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 ...

Even cold-hardy plants may need extra protection during severe winter weather. Shield winter veggies, figs, tender perennials, potted plants, and evergreens from hard freezes. Use mulch, coverings, ...

Twenty-percent to 30% shade cloth may not look like it's providing much shade, but when afternoon sun reaches garden vegetables during summer heat, it can provide a few degrees of protection. Tree ...

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 ...

With Storm Goretti bringing heavy rain, wind and snow across the UK, now is the time to protect our garden. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for Thursday 8th and Friday 9th January, ...

Protecting plants before a frost helps them survive winter weather, and keeps your garden healthy for spring. Move container plants indoors, cover outdoor plants with breathable cloths, and add mulch ...