Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and low, spreading growth habit, which reduces flame height. Ranging from ...

Gardening in very cold climates can be a challenge, but it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on growing your favorite herbs. Perennial herbs that can withstand harsh winters and thrive in USDA ...

A bitter cold spell, often caused by a dip in the polar vortex, may cause some gardeners to worry about their plants. “Plants that were chosen to be hardy in our climate should be fine,” said ...

When cold weather returns and it stays well below freezing for long periods, it will be time to let go of warm-season annuals and replace with winter-hardy plants.

Recent cold temperatures may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly cold temperatures will not damage dormant and hardy plants.

Some cold-hardy plants such as daffodils, hellebores and Siberian squill will probably be fine on their own unless the temperature is especially brutal. Others, ...

Spring-blooming bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and crocuses are very cold-hardy plants that easily survive our climate – including the erratic up-and-down swings that often occur.

For cold-weather garden inspiration, we've rounded up the best winter blooming flowers—bright red Winterberry, sunny yellow Winter Aconite and Mahonia, pale green Hellebores, large winter ...

Not only can you tuck more plants into it, but the room will also help protect roots from the cold. Leave a 2-inch margin between plant roots and the pot wall for more protection. Don’t use ...

Ever wondered how much cold it takes to damage spring flowers? Some are more sensitive than others. Meteorologist Carmen Rose has the answer in this week’s weather question.