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

Rock salt separates into sodium and chloride ions when dissolved in water. These ions can cause damage to the inner workings ...

A blanket of snow provides a layer of insulation against low temperatures for our dormant perennials and trees, protecting ...

Winter so far has been a rollercoaster of weather, with snowy and cold conditions in early December, followed by 40-degree ...

Biochar has long been promoted as a climate-friendly soil amendment, but new research suggests that treating it as a one-size-fits-all solution may be ...

Drought and heat waves, much like what South Carolina has experienced in the past few weeks, can be damaging to vegetable and landscape gardens. Water, too, can be just as detrimental if plants get ...

As Marion County faces frigid temperatures, experts offer advice on how to properly protect plants from freeze damage.

When plants fail to sprout in spring, winter is often hastily blamed as the main culprit. In reality, it’s usually several ...