Winter is a time for rest for the garden—but before you put yours to bed, it's important to make sure that vulnerable plants won't be damaged by harsh, freezing conditions. In fact, even cold-hardy ...

Those mysterious numbers on plant tags hold the key to choosing the perfect plants for your region.

Tropicals and annual plants need to be winterized before frosts hit. Many perennials, trees, and shrubs can be winterized late in the season. Water plants until the ground freezes and add mulch, ...

Some perennials that are just a bit too tender for our hardiness zone can be kept in the landscape with winter protection like a wrap of weed mat, burlap or floating row cover filled with autumn ...

If winter weather arrived earlier than expected, or you just ran out of energy to get the last end-of-the-season-bargain plants in the ground this fall, all is not lost. Take steps now to protect the ...

However, plants native to the tropics can suffer even when nighttime lows dip into the 40s. The bulk of plants in ...

This week’s preview of winter gave outdoor perennial potted plants a rude awakening. This sudden winter burst is a timely reminder to start overwintering potted plants. Why take time to protect potted ...

Harrelson says a lot of their seasonal plants can withstand the light freeze. If you have potted plants, it’s best to take ...

An unusually warm winter caused early blooms, but garden center owner Mike Spencer says you don’t need to panic.

‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the yard, Not a plant is stirring, the soil nearly frozen hard. Tired gardeners are nestled, all snug in their beds, While visions of dormancy danced in ...

Preparing perennial beds for winter does not require a full clear-out. A few considered tasks now will protect your plants ...

Halfway through November, and we have already had our first cold front come through. Were you ready? We are projected to have a relatively warm winter, but that won’t stop the occasional cold blast.