Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, Horticulture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, spoke with Our ...

As temperatures drop in Iowa this weekend, curiosity and concern about trees exploding from the cold have grown. Here's what really happens.

An Occidental couple's 2.5-acre garden is featured on an upcoming garden tour. What: A weekend summit put on by the Pacific Horticulture Society to explore how gardens are evolving in the face of ...