If your plants are infested with aphids, spider mites, white flies, scale insects or thrips, spray them with a light horticultural oil, insecticidal soap or pyrethrin. Gardeners are sometimes ...

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A: Depends on the plants and their cold-tolerance and growth habits. Different species overwinter best in one of three different ways. A few are best propagated from seed or cuttings. Here’s a rundown ...

Potted plants are more vulnerable to cold than those in the ground. Gradually acclimate plants indoors to prevent stress and shock. Some perennials can overwinter indoors and thrive for another season ...

Covering plants usually works well to protect from radiational freezes on chilly, clear nights or when temperatures will not go below the mid to upper 20s. For more severe freezes, minimize damage by ...