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 ...
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 ...
Seattle’s stretch of freezing days has had an unexpected effect — buckled and bumpy turf fields. The upward swelling of these now-lumpy fields is caused by frost heaving, which happens when ice forms ...
Frost heave, the upward swelling of soil due to the formation and growth of ice lenses during freezing, remains a critical concern in cold regions where infrastructure integrity is paramount. This ...
As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for home gardeners and orchardists. Frost can significantly harm budding ...
Winter may be fading, but its effects can linger beneath the soil, creating quite a mess. Frost heave happens when frozen ground thaws unevenly, causing the soil to shift, expand, and sometimes push ...