Deep snowpack can act like a crystalline mulch, providing a protective cover with extraordinary insulating properties.

Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground. These ...

I had to laugh when I read an article from Better Homes & Gardens last week listing “10 Gardening Tasks You Should Never Do When the Ground is Frozen.” Much of what’s mentio ...

Winter may seem like a dormant time for gardens, but it’s actually a fantastic season to prepare for vibrant blooms in the months to come! Planting winter bulbs not only ensures a stunning display of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plant winter squash when the weather is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. In Southern climates, this could be in March, in Northern ...

The diversity of plant species is astonishing. Even plants in familiar genera can surprise us. Take the Quercus genus, which is that of oaks. I was recently introduced to the Japanese live oak or ...

As the winter months approach, many gardeners begin to worry about their beloved indoor plants. With shorter days, lower ...

How can you tell if a snowman is mad at you? He gives you the cold shoulder. Snowman season will be with us for a while yet, but our winter landscapes needn’t look cold and dreary. We can enjoy ...

7 winter-proof vegetables you can plant in February ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Warm spells in the winter months are not uncommon around these parts. Looking ahead to my family coming to our house on the day after Christmas, the forecast says it will reach ...