Many gardeners resort to using bedsheets to protect sensitive flowers and vegetables. But does covering plants with sheets really protect them from freezing temperatures?

Cold weather is fast approaching, which means there are steps you need to take now to make sure your backyard will come bloom healthily in spring. Protecting your outdoor plants from frost is vital to ...

Garden catalogs are arriving, making gardeners think about last year’s garden and what we can improve on this year. If you had issues with insects and diseases last year, or wish to extend the garden ...

August 27, 2021 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google When the season changes and your summer plants are gone, your soil begs for some sort of protection from the ...

The answer may surprise you!

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. What is the best covering material to use to protect outdoor plants ...

As a San Antonio cold snap looms, Fanick's Garden Center is offering essential tips for plant protection and resilience ...

Frost can form in the mid-30°F range as moisture freezes on plant surfaces. Protect tender plants with breathable covers—blankets, sheets, or fabric (avoid plastic). Use temporary overnight coverings ...

Colder air is moving in, and for many areas, that means it’s time to start thinking about plant protection. With temperatures ...

The South ranges from windswept mountains to the balmy Gulf Coast. Depending on where you live, snow might be a regular fact ...

Whether you’re new to gardening or have a seasoned green thumb, a quality plant cover is something you need to have in your gardener’s toolbox. From late-spring cold snaps to early frost, you never ...

Whether you’re growing a fall food garden or tending your backyard tropicals, frost changes everything. When it arrives, and how cold those first early mornings are, dictate how long plants will ...