Covering plants can indeed help them through the winter. It provides an extra layer of warmth and insulation, protecting them ...

While hedges and shrubs are great for creating privacy, you might want to consider using evergreens that will hold up ...

To prevent winter sunscald of smooth-barked trees such as apples, wrap them now. A variety of wraps and tree tubes are ...

Discover the best time to cut back hostas to ensure healthy growth and prevent disease. Learn the signs, benefits, and ...

Preparing the lawn for winter means you’ll have a better chance of enjoying lush green grass come spring. The weather has been unusually mild, so many people are still mowing. In the coming days, ...

With our dry fall, I’ve been asked if antitranspirants should be applied to evergreens to reduce water loss during winter.

Boxwood blights are a fungal disease that can be fatal if no measures are taken to manage the disease at the early stage of infection and symptom appearance. There are two different fungal pathogens ...

This vital maintenance job not only keeps your garden looking tidy but also prepares your plants to withstand the harsh winter months. While general trimming should have been completed by late ...

Potted hibiscus and angel trumpets (Brugmansia) should also be brought indoors before the first frost and treated as houseplants by your sunniest window over winter. The plants will likely drop ...

Another crucial step—mulching. A layer of mulch helps to insulate the soil and keeping the roots of your plants warm in the ...

As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter. Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach ...

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