Will the World End in Fire or Ice?

That question is just a bit above my pay grade. See Frost, R., if you have to have an answer.

But garden-wise, the question of what summer heat or winter's cold might do to our plants is right up our alley. We posted summer heat advice here. Today, we direct you to extensive advice from Fine Gardening on preventing and repairing winter damage. Whether it's snow, frost or ice (or rodents?!) that ensnares our landscapes, Bonnie Lee Appleton warns us:

Over my many years of dealing with winter damage, I have experienced just about every kind under the sun—or snow, I should say. From an evergreen shrub’s burned leaves to the total death of flower and leaf buds, winter can be a devastating season for our gardens.

"Devastating" - not a happy word. But cheer yourself up with practical tips on broken branches, frost damage, dessication, and more (including a bonus non-answer at the end on sun scald)!