A woman and man are putting a row cover over a long row of pepper plants in their garden. - Fertnig/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're new to gardening, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frozen cavolo nero plant Cold nights and freezing temperatures have the potential to wreak havoc on vegetable crops, but rest ...

Frost can ruin a gardener's best laid plans, especially when it's unexpected. Early autumn frosts end growing seasons prematurely, and late spring frosts kill buds, eliminating fruits and flowers on ...

Garden catalogs are arriving, making gardeners think about last year’s garden and what we can improve on this year. If you had issues with insects and diseases last year, or wish to extend the garden ...

In the spring and fall, gardeners become highly tuned to weather forecasts. Swings in temperature can bring us above and below freezing for several weeks. Many gardeners must be prepared to deploy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The first frost of the season in Northern Ohio is in the forecast this week, with the recent stretch of summerlike weather at an ...

Floating row cover is one of the most important tools for gardeners from fall through spring. Draping it over tender plants in the fall when the first freezing weather arrives can give plants at least ...

Q: I’m growing some early-season veggies for the first time this year. Should I find a way to protect them if it freezes overnight? A: Increasing the temperature around plants can help early crops ...

I know this will sound strange, but recently I have had several people requesting information on growing zucchini. Seems the one-time prolific vegetable has become a little harder to grow. This may ...

KENNEWICK -- Have you ever seen white fabric covering someone's vegetable garden and wondered what it was all about? Row covers made out of synthetic fabric have been around for a long time, but ...

Q: What is the best way to protect my fall garden as our nights get cooler? I want to extend the season of harvest. Answer. It’s good you are thinking about season extension now so that you can ...

Northern Ohio could see overnight lows in the mid-30s as soon as Oct. 8. Outdoor plants that are prone to frost damage can be covered with fabric or mulch. Watering around the plants can also prevent ...