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 ...

Freezing temperatures damage plants by causing ice crystals to form in their cells. Frost-damaged vegetation withers and turns a dark brown or black. Ice crystals can also form in citrus fruit, ...

Having a fruit tree in your yard is the gift that keeps on giving. Every year, you can enjoy its edible bounty — it always seems to taste a little bit sweeter than grocery store produce. Growing fruit ...

When the temperature dropped below freezing overnight Friday, brothers Mike and Jeremy Stahl got to work protecting the fruit trees at Dries Orchards in Northumberland County. The late April frost ...

WASHINGTON — One Virginia scientist is working with farmers in the Commonwealth to help protect fruit trees from late spring frosts. "Sometimes it feels like you are fighting a losing battle with ...

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Frost is impending, so it's a crucial time to prepare your yard to get through the winter season unscathed. Frost covers are a great way to do this, acting as a blanket to insulate plants and protect ...