According to Gardening Know How, the cold weather freezes plant cells which critically injures the plant. This freeze disrupts the plant’s ability to get nutrients and water. For plants with small ...

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 ...

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, ...

ST. LOUIS – During spring freezes, it’s important to protect your plants from sudden drops in temperature that can stunt growth or even kill new buds that are coming in. First things first, if you can ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — You will need ...

Frost happens, even if sometimes it seems too early in the year to occur, or it feels like it shouldn't happen where you live. Even if your favorite potted plants are still out enjoying sunshine on ...

Plants are the backbone of our communities. They make up our food supply and the ecosystems we rely on. However, they’re under constant attack from weeds, insect pests, diseases, and other dangers.