Start prepping potted plants for winter early in the fall. Bring houseplants and tropicals inside before nights dip below 50°F. Hardy perennials can stay out, but add protection with mulch, soil, or ...

Unlike those planted in the ground, potted perennials are more susceptible to harsh winter conditions because they have less growing media, which exposes their roots to cold temperatures. In the ...

Abutilon, or flowering maple, is considered an annual that must be replaced each year, but in Western Washington gardeners have had great success growing the plant for several years without even ...

Cool autumn days are perfect for planting many perennials, including most of our favorite berry plants and shrubs. Here are 7 ...

Your patio plants are susceptible to cold temperatures and damage from freeze-thaw cycles. Extra protection from the cold helps them overwinter well.

The first week of November shuffles in the rain and storms of autumn, so take this as your cue to stop procrastinating and protect tender plants that you want to survive over the winter. No need to ...

In the Eastern Fraser Valley, early November has always been considered the deadline for having all our plants ready for winter. Based on past experience, we know that those infamous, northeasterly, ...

Practical, pain-free, nature-friendly way to support biodiversity, providing food and shelter for garden wildlife when it’s ...

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- It’s been very dry across the area lately, creating drought conditions in some spots. With fall being the best time to prepare your garden for spring, ...

Cold weather is on the way, so it’s important to take one last look at your yard and garden to make sure everything is tucked in for the winter.