The region's snow cover was a mixed blessing, as it protected plant life from the cold while inviting trouble from deer, voles, and mold.

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 ...

Temperatures in the Philly region may not visit freezing again until the end of next week, with a run of 70-degree days possible in the interim. And after some substantial winter napping, the region’s ...

It seems as if our snow pack has melted and many have said to me, “good riddance”. It got me wondering all the ways that snow and cold assist in ...

A blanket of snow can turn your yard or garden into a winter wonderland, but heavy snow can cause damage to perennial plants, trees, and shrubs. With a little prep and a few recovery tips, you can ...

This week as I sat down to write this article, we were all preparing for one of the worst winter storms we have experienced. While you were barricaded inside of your homes, you hopefully made the most ...

Seeds to start: Lobelia (needs 20 days to germinate, seeds need light so don’t cover), snapdragons (10 days to germinate and ...

One strange marsh plant can keep itself near room temperature even in freezing weather. Here’s the biology behind its ...

With abundant snow cover late into the winter, rabbits often turn to stripping bark from the exposed trunks of small trees ...

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