Do I need to cover my strawberry plants with straw in the winter? I already have cardboard and black plastic under them. Will this be enough to protect the crowns and roots from freezing? Yes, it is a ...

The precocious berries are part of research Davis is doing on new strawberry varieties and gauging how they react to winter weather. Strawberries, which are typically ready closer to Mother’s Day, ...

Winterize strawberries after several frosts, before the ground freezes—typically in November or December. In-ground plants need pruning, fertilizer, and a 3–5 inch mulch layer to protect crowns ...

While most crops shut down for winter, this tough cold-season cover crop keeps digging deep and improving the ground until ...

Now that your indoor plants are back ‘in’ from being outdoors, you might notice some leaf drop. It is normal for a plant to drop about 15% of its leaves when its environment changes. It might not seem ...

Some plants need protection going into winter, especially mums, hybrid roses and strawberries. Here are some questions about these plants with answers from horticulturists at Iowa State University, ...

As the 2019 growing season comes to a close, vegetable farmers and hobby gardeners across Rowan County have busied themselves preparing fields for the winter season ahead. The public’s general notion ...

Key Points Winter covers protect raised beds and help replenish soil cost-effectively.Insulating covers shield beds from harsh winds, snow, and freezing temperatures.Use materials like straw, burlap, ...