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 ...

Panhandle farmers are trying to protect their crops from this weekend’s expected freeze. Workers at Cherokee Ranch in Jackson ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Young citrus trees are generally more sensitive to the cold than fully mature trees. Newly planted citrus trees, as well as those that have been in the ground for less than five years, may need a ...

Colder air is moving in, and for many areas, that means it’s time to start thinking about plant protection. With temperatures ...

Q. My peach tree is in full bloom and I just saw a weather report that hard frosts are expected next week. Will this damage my tree? A. You are not alone. Many of our trees here at the college are in ...

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 ...

With large, fan-like leaves that can measure anywhere between one and 10 feet, landscaping with palms is a good idea for those who want dramatic and impactful tropical foliage to fill outside spaces.

Last week, concerned about our Napa winter weather, someone asked me: “Should I cover my lemon tree?” Responding, perhaps too briefly, I recommended watching the weather forecasts and covering it when ...

Stop! Don’t even think about cutting back your freeze-damaged citrus trees yet. The last thing you want to do is cause permanent damage, or even death, to your tree. Though your tree may look nasty ...

Mother Nature is bringing a new round of winter weather that should have Houston gardeners and homeowners on alert. Temperatures slowly got colder on Thursday, settling in below freezing over night.