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 ...

Frost can form in the mid-30°F range as moisture freezes on plant surfaces. Protect tender plants with breathable covers—blankets, sheets, or fabric (avoid plastic). Use temporary overnight coverings ...

Cold temperatures this weekend could put outdoor plants at risk if they’re left unprotected. Plant experts say taking action ...

Whether you’re growing a fall food garden or tending your backyard tropicals, frost changes everything. When it arrives, and how cold those first early mornings are, dictate how long plants will ...

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 ...

Writers: Shelly Kleinpeter at [email protected] and Olivia McClure at [email protected] With a massive ...

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

It’s officially winter and the holidays, better known to gardeners as vacation time. There’s not much to do in the garden, but there is one important chore to do this week. Most of our concern should ...

With our freezes now, many plants look damaged and ugly. The temptation is to cut them back right away. A plant expert says, ...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) - Many will brave the cold temperatures to drag in potted plants and cover flower beds. One expert says you may not have to work as hard as you think. Plants are included in ...