These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.

Most of us do the same thing every fall. Look around the house, notice the outdoor planters sitting by the fence, and think ...

From soil improvement to crafts, these winter garden ideas will keep you busy until spring and make your garden better.

After the first frosts have killed the annual plants in your outdoor pots, should you empty out your containers before winter ...

Thyme is the most cold-hardy herb and is therefore suitable for the fall and winter garden. Even if it should die back in a ...

Growing a few of the rare plants that flower in winter can really brighten a cold-season garden. Try these hardy tubers for a ...

Tropical hibiscus likes hot weather and provides vibrant flowers in summer, but it will not survive a winter outside in ...

I like having containers with greens in them over the winter to add interest to my garden. It’s best not to use terra cotta ...

When we’re going to protect our outdoor plants, water heavily, mulch is a good base. Frost covers are also really good ...

Some vegetables thrive in winter, giving you produce throughout the season - you just need to know the correct varieties to ...

At this time of year, when the summer’s bounty of dahlias, zinnias, cosmos and roses have started to fade from memory, I find ...