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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Then think about how you can plant this spring for more interest in your garden next winter. “You don’t have to give your garden five months off every year,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

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 ...

Many plants sold as gifts, such as the Norfolk Island pines popular as living Christmas trees, are tropical or subtropical species. Some can be good houseplants, at least for a while. Like other ...

Cottage gardens are both comforting and whimsical. And, if you add a host of bird species, they become pure magic. Here are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frost on a plant leaf - Irena Sowinska/Getty Images As temperatures drop, your anxiety can rise as you worry about your outdoor ...