Ice and airplane wings don’t mix particularly well, with the added weight making it hard for the aircraft to take off, or causing it potentially catastrophic problems once in the air. Scientists are ...

When cherry laurel, boxwood, or rhododendron suddenly have brown leaves in winter, it often seems like frost damage. However, ...

Waking up to a frosty garden can leave you wondering if your favorite perennials are gone for good or just taking a hit.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Irvington Spring Farm in Lynchburg is one of the most vibrant places around, but the chilly weather is posing a challenge. “We’ve been growing flowers here for 25 years. My folks ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – It is almost time for spring planting! Now that May has arrived and warmer weather is here, you may be ready to take care of it now. However, you should hold off on planting ...

Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- As record highs have piled up the past few days, the piles of snow have just about vanished. Left behind-- soft, soggy ground. Ground frost in grassy areas has just about ...

Q: I recently saw a TV-news article stating that the National Wildlife Federation recommends using leaves as mulch in our gardens. It looks a bit untidy. Do leaves used as mulch really do that much ...

To help your perennials survive the winter, our pro gardener explains which of these you should mulch after the first hard frost and why.

People prepare for the oncoming cold by digging out their puffy coat, gloves and insulated boots from the back of the closet. But how can you prepare to protect your plants? “It depends on the plant ...