Scorching temperatures don’t stand a chance!

Most plants are hardy enough to survive a cold winter, but an ice storm is in a different league. Heavy ice weighs down branches on smaller trees and shrubs, causing them to buckle and split.

Here at the UConn Home and Garden Center we have been getting questions about lawn and garden issues that have been particularly widespread in the state. Whether in the landscape or the garden, there ...

With the increasing unpredictability of extreme weather conditions, gardeners are faced with significant challenges. Whether it’s heat and humidity, drought, frost and freezing temperatures or heavy ...

Gardening is a year-round treat, but the arrival of spring is special because it’s the moment when both the gardener and all the plants in the yard are bursting with excitement. The next six weeks or ...

Spread the love“`html Pruning plants is one of the most important aspects of gardening, yet it remains a topic that many beginner gardeners find intimidating. However, understanding the fundamentals ...

K-State Extension horticulture specialist explains why people are seeing freeze damage, and how to help plants recover from extreme temperature swings In his ‘Speech On The Weather’ in 1876, Mark ...