Solar builds are becoming more complex. “Perfect” sites with the ideal topography and terrain profile are less available, and ...

Frost heaving occurs because water expands when it freezes and contracts when it melts. When temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing, the loose soil around the root ball or bulb gradually ...

In fact, the month of February is a great time to start getting the garden into shape ahead of more busy activity in the ...

Caring for your lawn through the different seasons requires a lot of know-how as there's one common task gardeners should ...

The mechanics of frost heave are complex, but here’s a quick primer. Water in the surrounding soil collects and freezes into thin layers of frost called ice lenses. When water freezes ...

Aside from cracks, the changes in soil during the winter pushes upwards on your home's foundation, causing "frost heave." Similar to the impact of pressure against your home's foundation, the uneven ...

Winter wheat helps prevent soil erosion. While freezing and thawing ... hay or winter wheat need a snow cover to prevent the frost from damaging the part of the plant vital for growth.

The ground will freeze and thaw, leading to frost heave and causing the soil to expand and contract. Your fence posts may get frozen and can shift or get pushed out of the ground. To prevent these ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... My winter writing break continues, so please enjoy another article from Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Angela Mason Foster. For gardeners in Zone 8, ...

and small trees lightly once per week so the ground doesn't freeze when the soil is bone dry. Also, refreshing your garden mulch during this time of year offers good protection from frost heaving and ...

Northeastern soil is rife with glacial till ... otherwise there’s a risk of frost heave. Having smaller threads means ground screws can work around subterranean obstacles. If boulders or bedrock are ...