January can be one of the most challenging months for gardeners, especially when frost threatens to damage your hard-earned plants. As the winter chill sets in, it’s crucial to implement effective ...

Frost dates matter for any gardener growing vegetables or tender plants. The first frost of autumn can arrive unexpectedly, and knowing which plants survive cold snaps and which don't determines what ...

Twenty-percent to 30% shade cloth may not look like it's providing much shade, but when afternoon sun reaches garden vegetables during summer heat, it can provide a few degrees of protection. Tree ...

Have you ever wondered why some gardens bounce back so quickly after winter while others struggle? The secret often comes ...

I just moved from Arizona to this area, and a neighbor advised me that deer were a problem in the neighborhood and that I need to protect my plants from them. What does this mean? Deer can do a lot of ...

November is when we usually receive a freeze, and the forecast calls for cooler weather. If you have plants that are cold-sensitive, it is time to prepare to protect them. It doesn’t always require ...

Even cold-hardy plants may need extra protection during severe winter weather. Shield winter veggies, figs, tender perennials, potted plants, and evergreens from hard freezes. Use mulch, coverings, ...