Stop Frost Heave Cold: The Best Mulch for Winter Protection (And When to Apply It)

Frost covered strawberry plants protected by straw mulch in a winter garden.

Look, I hate wasting money. There is nothing worse than spending your hard-earned cash on a beautiful perennial in July, only to find it heaved out of the ground like a bad tooth in February. It’s not just the cold that kills your plants. It’s the movement. We call it “frost heave,” and it is … Read more