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 ...

Mild frost heaving can usually be remedied by gently pressing the base of plants back into the soil with your foot. However, if plant crowns and roots are completely exposed, you may need to add ...

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 ...

The wide temperature swings we have been experiencing lately could end up causing havoc in our gardens if it continues into the winter. The problem is a soil condition known as frost heaving. It ...

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.

The early warning signs of frost-heave damage typically manifest themselves as horizontal cracks in block foundations or, on ...

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 ...