Environmental Problems

Image by adogslifephoto Horse owners, especially those new to horses, often wonder what plants or trees are poisonous to horses. Trees and plants that are poisonous to horses can be very dangerous and identifying the harmful…

Image by joegolby Sometimes plant frost information and protection can be confusing to the average person. Weather forecasters may predict either a light frost or hard frost in the area. So, what is the difference and how are…

Image by apugach When you notice plants losing leaves unexpectedly, you may worry about pests or diseases. However, the true reasons for early leaf drop can be something else entirely, like the weather.…

Image by Casarsa Drought has affected large swaths of the country in recent years and plants stressed from drought often die. If drought is common in your neck of the woods, it’s a good idea to learn more…

Image by yanikap How much cold will kill a plant? Not much, although this is usually dependent on the hardiness of the plant as well as the climate. Typically, temperatures falling below freezing will quickly…

Image by KatarzynaBialasiewicz The amount of heat each of us can tolerate is variable. Some of us don’t mind extreme heat, while others like the mild temperatures of spring. If you garden in the summer…

Image by mellangatang While it’s easy to think of nature as a benevolent force, it can also be an extremely destructive one. Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and mudslides are just a few of the weather events…

Image by vchal When gardening in tornado-prone regions such as the Midwest, it pays to do your homework before designing a landscape or adding trees to the yard. By choosing wind-resistant trees and taking…

Image by yulyao Fall is the best time to get out in the garden and secure your sensitive and tender plants. Protecting plants in winter can help prevent winter scald, frozen roots, foliar damage, and even…

Image by Hajakely Whenever you move a plant, the plant is stressed. It remains stressed until it establishes itself in the new location. You hope to see the plant spread its roots into the surrounding soil…