Helin Loik-Tomson / Getty Images Key Takeaways One of the best ways to protect plants from frost damage is to water them deeply before the first frost hits. Plants, trees, and shrubs may continue to need supplemental water until the ground freezes over. Season extension products, tree guards, fencing, and repellant sprays can also protect…
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Roses are a beautiful addition to any summer garden, but keeping them thriving as the weather begins to cool can be challenging. August tends to be a transitional time for roses as it is the last flush of flowers before their blooms begin to die off in autumn as the growing season comes to an…
You’ve done everything you’re supposed to do and your plants are still underperforming. Water quality and factors such as salts, pH, and alkalinity can determine the suitability of water for use on plants. To understand which type of water is best, it helps to know what’s in each kind of water. Tap water is suitable…
