Winter can feel like a sad, gray pause in the garden calendar, but it doesn’t have to be. A well-designed winter garden can be a visual feast without a single bloom in sight. Texture, color, and ...

Winter gardens do not fail because color is impossible. They fail because most flower choices are built for long days, warm roots, and fast spring growth. When cold rain, low light, and hard ground ...

We all need a little help getting through winter. My wife, for instance, is an obligate palm tree person. About 20 years ago, after a few years of trying to convince me that we should head south for a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The winter is long and gray, which makes getting up every day and stepping outside a struggle. Everyone ...

As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter. Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach ...

Do you have a favorite hibiscus or palm you want to keep alive for next season but are worried about bugs or lack of sunlight? You are in the right place! I've always loved plants, especially tropical ...

The landscape in Greater Columbus can be downright dreary during the winter months. The vibrant and varied colors of flowering plants are long gone from much of the landscape, and the green turf is ...

Farmers who want to maximize their profits and productivity come spring would do well to add winter sowing to their routine. This seed-starting method is great for hardy annuals and perennials that ...

Now that planting time is approaching, you may wonder about the plants or bulbs that you received as gifts over the holidays. Can they have a place outdoors in your garden? It’s possible, but for most ...