Most of us do the same thing every fall. Look around the house, notice the outdoor planters sitting by the fence, and think "I'll deal with those later." Then winter shows up fast, the garage fills up ...

Start prepping potted plants for winter early in the fall. Bring houseplants and tropicals inside before nights dip below 50°F. Hardy perennials can stay out, but add protection with mulch, soil, or ...

Meteorological winter starts on Dec. 1, that’s the beginning of the coldest part of the year in our part of the world. It’s not exactly ideal gardening weather, but there are a few plants that can ...

Small-space gardening has been a blessing during the pandemic. A few pots on apartment balconies, decks, rooftops and stairwells brought beauty to our lives — and maybe even some delicious fruit, ...

Snow and cold temperatures rarely kill plants native to Ohio. Most insects survive cold winters by producing an antifreeze-like chemical or entering diapause. Recently, we visited with thousands of ...

A winter garden can provide a place of respite, joy and reward. Though the last of the summer tomatoes might be long gone, there's plenty to grow and enjoy. The temperatures are dropping and the days ...

Twenty seven years ago, when I moved from the land of long winters near the coast of Maine to the land of "wait, was that winter?" in Kentucky, everyone asked me two questions. The first was about my ...

Jack Stooks worked at Highgrove House for more than two decades and says there are some things you should - and should not - ...

Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to go dormant - this season offers a golden opportunity to plant fruit-bearing trees and shrubs that thrive in cooler conditions. By choosing the right winter ...