The colder months are generally a quieter time in our backyards, with glorious summer blooms and vibrant fall leaves long gone. However, there are some beautiful flowering shrubs that lift the spirits ...

When you think of winter, you probably think about bare branches, brisk winds, and shorter-than-normal days. All those things are so common that we’re willing to bet the very last thing you associate ...

From roses and fruit trees to flowering shrubs, the right winter pruning approach can encourage stronger plants and a more ...

Warm, sheltered walls encourage plants to flower early in a season when flowers are few and far between – and are a reminder that winter will soon end. Winter-flowering Clematis cirrhosa var.

A plant's branches covered in snow with pink blossoms - Gabriele Grassl/Getty Images We all have faced this. When winter arrives, a lively garden often fades into lifeless dormancy and muted colors.

During the bleak days of winter, bees and other pollinators look to gardeners for the nourishment that keeps them going until the more abundant seasons of the year arrive. “Black-tailed bumblebees are ...

Winter pruning can strengthen plants, improve structure and prepare gardens for the season ahead, but timing and technique ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...