Winter is a rough time for herbaceous plants. Most don’t have the tolerance for the extreme cold in upper North America, and many die back in late winter in the South. But if you have time, you can ...

WASHINGTON — When winter weather brings snow, ice or freezing temperatures, there are some things people can do to prepare ahead of time. Some of the biggest dangers from the cold are hypothermia and ...

With the first cold snap of the season in Rhode Island, you might have turned to your thermostat on Friday morning (Oct. 10) to heat up your house. But what temperature should you set your thermostat ...