While early emerging plants such as bulbs and tree fruit can tolerate cold temperatures, if temperatures drop too low, they ...

Soil temperature is critical to plants. It affects plant growth. If it’s too cold or too hot plants won’t grow well or grow at all. Nutrients in the soil, microorganisms, ...

In the last column I discussed light — the first environmental factor affecting plant growth and the distribution of plants. The week, I will look at the second factor — temperature. Temperature ...

A garden doesn’t fail loudly. It stalls, struggles, and quietly refuses to thrive while everything looks “almost right.” That ...

The recent heavy snow and Arctic temperatures have me thinking about how gardens react to winter conditions. Can too much snow harm or help my plants? What steps can I take to ensure my trees and ...

Plants appear simple on the surface. They sit quietly in soil, growing slowly while responding to light and water. Yet, there ...