Applying a thick 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch over your soil in autumn shelters plants from the cold and prevents their roots ...

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 ...

Hoarfrost doesn’t typically form under windy conditions, so it coats surfaces more evenly than rime ice, which often ...

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

Q. I thought Natal Plum was frost-tender, but I’ve seen it survive several winters where frost occurs regularly. Is there a secret trick to get them to survive the cold? Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa ...

Discover the main reasons you should be considering watering trees in winter, including when to check the levels and how to ...

But there are some costly mistakes to avoid. Follow these essential winter pruning rules from the experts. Trees rely on ...

Growing fruit trees in containers gives you flexibility to control sunlight, size, and damaging weather. Try growing one of these fruit trees in pots.

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.

Without protection, certain fruit trees are susceptible to frost damage. As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for ...