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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Regardless of the Old Farmer's Almanac winter weather forecast, the fact remains that each year, almost every portion of the U.S. experiences ...

Colder air is moving in, and for many areas, that means it’s time to start thinking about plant protection. With temperatures ...

Fruit trees can take a lot of work to grow, especially during the first few years before they begin to fruit. If you want to cut your garden chores down, consider adding a few ground covers around ...

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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 ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

When the seasons start shifting from summer to fall or from winter to spring, Wisconsinites can expect to see frost advisories in the forecast. These weather events can occur before temperatures ...

When planting fruit trees this spring, frost should be high on the list of considerations for variety selection and tree placement. Spring frosts can be detrimental to fruit trees with developing and ...

When planting a lettuce or pansy seedling, you just scoop open a hole, plop it in and cover the roots. Planting trees is far more complicated, especially when it comes to fruit trees. It’s best to ...

The Alvin Sun is Brazoria County’s first and oldest newspaper and was established on August 8, 1890 as the Alvin News. In ...