Winter soil takes a harder hit than most realize, and certain everyday objects can quietly shield containers when temperatures dip unexpectedly low.

A research team reports that black carbon formed during crop straw burning can significantly reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) ...

Choose mulch that drains well and don’t pile it too thick. Leave a gap around stems to help everything dry out faster.

Some outdoor planters are prone to cracking in cold weather. Help your pots survive winter with these tips so they'll be ready for spring planting.

World Ag Expo's 2026 Top-10 New Products Contest winners will be showcased Feb. 10-12, 2026, in Tulare. The F3 Initiative-sponsored competition featured innovations evaluated by farmers, ranchers and ...

Discoloration, thinning out, diseases, and excessive weeds are important signs that you need to replace your mulch. Pest ...

'Mulch is extremely helpful for protecting plants from cold temps by acting as a warm, insulating blanket for them, while ...

A professor of plant pathology answers questions on winter plant care and offers tips on how to keep plants protected from ...

Hardy trees and shrubs are naturally well armored against winter weather, but they have fewer defenses against animals.

The best thing you can do for any plant in your garden is to water it deeply ahead of a freeze. Water acts as an insulator, ...