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Understanding frost drought in plants

When cherry laurel, boxwood, or rhododendron suddenly have brown leaves in winter, it often seems like frost damage. However, ...
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 ...
Waking up to a frosty garden can leave you wondering if your favorite perennials are gone for good or just taking a hit.
A sudden cold snap can turn even the most confident gardener into a frantic weather-app refresher. One moment your plants are ...
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 ...
To help your perennials survive the winter, our pro gardener explains which of these you should mulch after the first hard frost and why.
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 ...
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 ...
Minimal lawn care. But don't drop your tools yet. Here are two tasks you need to get sorted out before the cold hits.