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Q: I’m growing some early-season veggies for the first time this year. Should I find a way to protect them if it freezes overnight? A: Increasing the temperature around plants can help early crops ...

The first crisp breeze of fall feels refreshing—until you realize it’s also a warning. The nights are getting colder, the sunlight is fading faster, and suddenly your garden starts looking at you like ...

Northern Ohio could see overnight lows in the mid-30s as soon as Oct. 8. Outdoor plants that are prone to frost damage can be covered with fabric or mulch. Watering around the plants can also prevent ...

Row cover cloth is intended to prevent damage from light frosts, with up to 4 degrees of temperature protection past freezing. Courtesy Johnson County Extension With cooler weather looming and frosts ...

With unpredictable cold snaps threatening gardens, experts recommend proactive frost protection to extend harvests and prevent plant loss. Strategies include mulching, watering before frost, using ...

Gardeners who rushed to plant tomatoes over the weekend may want to dig out the row covers. A stubborn pocket of cold air parked over southeast Canada is about to push temperatures well below normal ...