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 ...
Spring frosts can damage delicate fruit tree blossoms. Developing and opening buds are very tender and if they break early, there is a late frost, or both, then your ambitions of a harvest can be ...
If you’ve ever planted a young tree, you know how much care they need, especially when cold weather rolls in. Winter brings freezing temperatures, harsh winds, and sudden temperature swings that can ...
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Should I Cover My Roses In Winter?

We'll tell you when and where in the South you need to cover roses for winter and the proper steps to winterize your rose garden.
During the frigid months, there are ways to prevent yourself from getting frosty. But what about your plants? How can you protect them from those wintry visits from Jack Frost? If you live in an area ...
Are you longing to grow your own citrus trees but afraid they won't survive your cold winter temperatures? Your concern is understandable because citrus trees are regarded as subtropical plants, which ...
Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...
Winter is a time of rest for us humans, and the same goes for many plants. However, the cold temperatures also play a vital ...
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 ...
Surprising everyday items can secretly save your garden from winter’s icy grip *All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story ...