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 ...

Did the weather forecast predict the first cold snap of the season? This is the time to offer your plants an extra layer of protection from the cold weather. Frost protection is important not only for ...

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — One Virginia scientist is working with farmers in the Commonwealth to help protect fruit trees from late spring frosts. "Sometimes it feels like you are fighting a losing battle with ...

It is always exciting to see the first of the year’s flowers bloom and relieve us of our drab and colorless winter. There are several trees and shrubs that get a particularly early start. Early ...

Many plants we grow in Southern Arizona are tropical or subtropical species and need protection from freezing temperatures. Plants we commonly grow include: citrus trees of all types, exotic cacti, ...