While winter storms don’t hit Houston often, when they do, the impacts can be serious — from frozen pipes and power outages ...

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

When a major winter storm is in the forecast, preparation is key. Luckily, there are tried and true cold protection practices ...

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

Even cold-hardy plants may need extra protection during severe winter weather. Shield winter veggies, figs, tender perennials, potted plants, and evergreens from hard freezes. Use mulch, coverings, ...

Frost is a gardener’s nightmare, especially if you have lots of plants in containers. But were you aware that one of the easiest ways to protect plants is to move pots together for winter? The theory ...

Some perennials that are just a bit too tender for our hardiness zone can be kept in the landscape with winter protection like a wrap of weed mat, burlap or floating row cover filled with autumn ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - With temperatures in the ArkLaTex expected to plummet to a possible low of 20 degrees this week, experts warn that plants accustomed to the recent warm weather could be at risk. Just ...

The first frost doesn’t have to mean the end of fresh, homegrown salads. Many gardeners pack away their tools when the cold weather arrives, but you can enjoy crisp, flavorful greens straight from ...

November is when we usually receive a freeze, and the forecast calls for cooler weather. If you have plants that are cold-sensitive, it is time to prepare to protect them. It doesn’t always require ...

Texas A&M AgriLife, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is sharing tips to prepare for freezing ...

A winter storm is headed toward Houston this weekend, bringing the potential for both rain and ice. Here's how to protect ...