Researchers in Michigan and other top apple-producing states researchers are trying to make the fruit more resilient in ...

Last Friday night about two inches of snow fell in the Rexburg area, so after cleaning my driveway I headed out Saturday ...

Grafting fruit trees - combining two or more different trees into one - is a fun undertaking for gardeners. Here's everything ...

The hardiness map provided by the USDA ( is based on the minimum low temperatures an area usually experiences. You simply input your zip code in the search box to ...

For instance, depending on the circumstances, winter pruning can do more harm than good. And it’s best to avoid walking on ...

Just as humans can get it, so, too, can trees get frostbite. Here are a few tips to help protect them, both young and old. -- ...

Grapevines and fruit trees. Now is the time to clonally propagate grapevines, fig and pomegranate trees from cuttings. In a ...

While winter often brings challenges like slippery ice, snow shoveling and hazardous travel, it also gifts us with stunning ...

Many tropicals, succulents and citrus trees can withstand a quick dip into freezing temperatures, but not a deep freeze.

Frost heaving can leave roots partially exposed, and boughs help keep the soil cold once it has frozen, breaking the ...

Snowdrop plants need full to partial sunshine and tolerate most soil types as long as the drainage is good. However, they ...

After a busy season, many gardeners welcome the restful, dormant days of winter. Still, there are some to-dos to ensure your ...