If you haven’t noticed, this will probably end up being the coldest winter that we’ve had in many years. Will we see the effects in our gardens and landscapes in ...

Here’s how it works: During a sudden cold snap, the sap and water inside a tree’s trunk freeze and expand. If this expansion ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says it can be alarming to hear when a frost crack occurs, but frost cracks are generally ...

The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...

Learn the science behind "exploding trees," why extreme cold causes frost cracks and which species are most at risk.

Nashville’s ice storm went viral with "exploding trees," power outages and celebrities like Jessie James Decker sharing footage of the damage.

Don Kinzler provides the truth behind the recent social media hype about 'exploding trees' from cold temperatures.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Exploding trees may be taking over your social media feed, but a local gardening expert says you are unlikely to see them in your own backyard. Rick Vuyst, the former CEO ...

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 ...

A social media trend has swept across the Midwest, claiming that trees explode when extreme cold hits the region. While some changes do happen in the trees, it's not enough for them to spontaneously ...

Bitterly cold arctic air has blanketed parts of the United States over the last week, with some areas getting snow and subzero temperatures. Along with the cold weather comes a natural event called ...