Did the weather forecast predict the first cold snap of the season? This is the time to offer your plants an extra layer of protection from the cold weather. Frost protection is important not only for ...

Learning how to protect plants from frost is a must when cold weather is on the way. Frost can affect many plants, and is particularly damaging to tropical and ornamental varieties, as well as any ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Frost can sneak up on you and put a real damper on your garden’s progress. Knowing how to protect your plants when temperatures drop is key to keeping everything healthy and thriving. Whether you’re ...

What are some ways to protect sensitive plants from a frost or freeze? Radiation frosts can form on strong radiational cooling nights with calm conditions (less than 5 mph). A clear sky and calm winds ...

Fall has officially arrived. We are now a week beyond the average first date of frost, which occurs around Sept. 20. While the forecast still shows several nice days ahead, that first plant-startling ...

University of Missouri Extension’s Frost/Freeze Probabilities Guide tells us that frost is likely coming within two weeks in the northernmost part of the state. That means that it’s time to think ...

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