Though they both produce beautiful flowers, there's a difference between hardy and tropical hibiscus plants and how you should prepare them for the winter. While hardy plants can handle winter ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Check the weather forecast. Are the temperatures dropping? Is frost expected in your area? If the answer is "yes," then you must work fast to ...

One of the greatest risks for plants in the garden in late winter is not cold but warmth. “We often get short warm spells in February, right up into the 50s or 60s,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

Olive trees in pots can be moved indoors to a greenhouse or conservatory for winter. Plants outdoors should be given a 2-4 ...

Winter is not here yet, but many gardeners are already nostalgic for the long days of summer. Despite the cooler weather, many tropical patio plants are alive and well - right up to the first freeze.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Have you recently or in ...

With the first occurrence of decidedly cold weather, we know that even colder weather is on its way. Now is the time to consider the tropical plants in your landscape, and make plans about how you are ...

I had a few container plants on my patio this summer and some half-hardy sun lovers that won’t overwinter here outdoors. I ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For cold-weather garden inspiration, we've rounded up the best winter blooming flowers—bright red ...

Planting the first vegetables, flowers, or shrubs of spring marks a new year of gardening, but growing plants in a greenhouse can mean that season never has to end. Whether heated or unheated, a ...

Hard freezes this week have damaged tropical plants in our landscapes. For most of us, tropical plants are worth the extra effort it takes to get them through the winter by covering them and even ...