There’s nothing worse than seeing your beloved potted plants wilt and fade as the winter months drag on. For many plant parents, winter feels like a betrayal—sunlight dwindles, temperatures drop, and ...

The roots of potted plants are susceptible to cold damage and need winter protection. Bury the pots in the ground, move them to an unheated garage or shed, or group them. When keeping plants in an ...

Perennials and containers make a great gardening combination, but they will quickly go to pot if overlooked in the winter. Plant roots are vulnerable to freezing in containers, where the soil hardens ...

Dress up your porch or patio with gorgeous evergreen shrubs perfect for winter containers. The key to fabulous winter containers is evergreen foliage, but evergreen doesn't have to mean just green.

You can always tell a diehard gardener. When the first frost of fall is forecast, they’re outside in the dark with a flashlight, covering tomato plants with old bed ...

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 ...

Texas A&M extension agents and garden experts Brandi Keller and Paul Winski answer readers' gardening questions. Q: I need to cover a 625-square-foot area in my backyard with grass. It is under a ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to dip, it’s time for gardeners in Marin County to prepare for winter. Proper winterization of your garden ...