Boxwoods and other broadleaf evergreens benefit from winter wind protection. You can find an ideal microclimate for these plants by placing them near hedges, fences, or other windbreaks. Or build a ...

Dress up the winter garden with potted plantings that bring evergreen foliage and winter blooms to the porch or patio.

Mulching helps in protecting plants during the winter season as it insulates the roots and retains soil moisture. Organic materials like straw or wood chips are used for the best results. Choosing ...

Fortunately, plants are more resilient than people. When we have a whopper of a storm like the one that hit much of the country over the last ... match for the local winter. But many plants ...

Plant where you can see them in winter, near your window, sidewalk or driveway. Benefits of winterberry include attracting wildlife into your yard. In late winter, berries provide food for birds.

José Alvarez, Highwood Many gardeners drop their guard in winter, giving animals an opportunity to do significant damage to garden plants ... but they wash off over time and must be reapplied ...

Nutrients are used by the plant but also stored in the roots as a guard against tough times and winter. Then there’s water. While water itself is essential for plant growth, it is also through ...

Or build a temporary windbreak by stretching burlap between two stakes or over a lattice frame. When it comes to keeping plants warm this winter, a little preparation can go a long way.

Winter pansies (Viola ... but be sure not to over water," says Ryan McEnaney, garden designer and author of Field Guide to Outside Style: Design and Plant Your Perfect Outdoor Space.