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.

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 ...

One thing to keep in mind with your perennials during a hard freeze or frost is that repeated cycles of freezing and thawing can lead to heaving. This is when plants, or even rocks, are lifted out ...

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 ...

It can also damage road surfaces through a process known as frost heaving. If a solid surface is chilled below the dew point of the surrounding air and the surface itself is colder than freezing ...

Photo by Forrest Adams Frost heaving has caused significant problems on Highway 101 south of Pioneer Trail. By Forrest Adams State transportation officials plan to repair a dangerous section of ...