Frost heave is one of the most common concerns in the Midwest and especially in Illinois, which is prone to frost heave due to the combination of bitter winters and one-of-a-kind soil composition.

But, cold temperatures can also cause an undesirable condition in the garden: frost heaving. Frost heaving happens when the moisture in soil freezes suddenly as temperatures drop quickly then ...

Fall-planted bulbs, perennials, and shrubs are prone to what is known as “frost heaving.” Frost heaving occurs because water expands when it freezes and contracts when it melts. When ...