this fall and winter have pretty much followed a more average pattern. The recent storm hit in January. And while it’s been cold, it hasn’t been all that cold — as far as the plants are ...

If the warm winter weather pattern subsequently changes and cold temperatures return after plants have begun to break dormancy, tender buds and new growth can be damaged or killed depending upon ...

Furthermore, some plants may enter a dormant phase during winter, requiring cooler temperatures to rest and rejuvenate. Ignoring these natural cycles can disrupt their growth patterns and lead to ...

Even in these conditions, we still worked in the garden ... thing could still happen this winter. It’s clear that climate change is disrupting the weather patterns we have counted on to measure ...

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Winter may seem like a season of rest for gardeners, but it begins with a unique set of challenges. As temperatures drop and frost starts to set in, some plants—especially those that aren’t ...

When water in the soil is frozen into ice, plants’ roots can’t absorb it. “Winter is basically a season of drought for plants, because they can’t take in frozen water and can’t transport ...

There are certain plants that won't survive the winter outdoors. Sometimes, people buy plants that they fully intend to keep indoors through winter, like my Living Room Lemon: It goes out for ...

Caring for indoor plants in the winter takes some extra steps. For instance, you should drastically reduce watering in the winter as most plants go dormant. That means winter is not a good time to ...

If you’re rooting for more storms like that across the Garden State this winter, local forecaster Steven DiMartino has some good news. The atmospheric pattern that is shaping up now is opening ...