As temperatures fluctuate in late fall and the winter season, the freeze-thaw cycles cause soil to expand (heave) and contract. This can force plants, roots, and even hardscaping elements upward. Left ...

Frost heaving isn’t just a problem for lawns and gardens; it can also pose serious risks to your home’s basement foundation. This natural process, caused by the freezing and expansion of water in the ...

The garden in winter can be a wonderful sight. The resting, dormant plant life gives me hope for the coming of spring, and I love to see the garden in different winter weather, from snow to rain to ...

The fact that water expands when it turns to ice makes life possible on our planet. However, it also creates headaches for homeowners in the form of busted plumbing pipes, ice dams and damaged gutters ...