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Dried brown flowers with delicate stems dusted lightly with snow, standing amidst sparse wintry branches.

Shrubs

9 Ways to Ensure Your Hydrangeas Survive Winter Freezes

Hydrangeas are tough shrubs with roots that tolerate cold temperatures, but you don't want to risk losing precious growth over the winter. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips for protecting your shrubs from the cold so that they will look better than ever next spring.

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Trees

Should You Prune Evergreens in December?

Evergreens shine in December, holding down a foundation of foliage amongst their dormant, deciduous neighbors. Some require little to no pruning, but others can use some shaping. Join Melissa Strauss to find out if December is a good time to do that pruning.

The Magnolia stellata tree, a winter-flowering tree, displays delicate white, star-like flowers with numerous elongated petals, blooming in early spring before the leaves appear.

Shrubs

17 Winter-Flowering Shrubs and Trees for Your Landscape

Winter doesn’t necessarily mean a garden without flowers; trees and shrubs are happy to fill the role of seasonal bloomers. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring gems that flower in winter, adding color, fragrance, and visual interest to the frosty landscape.

Flat, segmented green stems with smooth, scalloped edges display small, pink, rounded buds forming at their pointed tips.

Houseplants

How to Prevent Buds Dropping From Your Christmas Cactus

Anticipating the exotic blooms from our Christmas cactus is part of the joy of the indoor holiday display. This time of year, the tropical succulents may experience changes in their growing environments just as their buds develop. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring why Christmas cacti lose their buds and how to remedy the situation for blooming enjoyment.

A close-up shot of yellow flowers and woody stems of a deciduous shrub named winter jasmine

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Winter Jasmine

Winter jasmine bursts into bloom in the late winter, adding brightness to otherwise drab landscapes. So, if you want winter color, this plant is a great option! Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow and care for this unique plant.

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Seeds

How and When to Start Seeds Outdoors

It may be chilly now, but spring will be here before you know it, and along with it comes planting time. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss direct sowing seeds in your spring garden.

An Araucaria heterophylla plant in a white pot placed on a wooden floor.

Houseplants

Don’t Repot These Houseplants: 13 Plants That Like to be Rootbound

A flourishing houseplant bursting at the seams is a rewarding experience. It means your grower is in the right spot with the right care. Crowded conditions can indicate it’s time for a larger pot, but hold off before jumping into roomier quarters. Explore tropicals and succulents that perform well in rootbound situations with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

alberta spruce problems. An Alberta spruce plant with dense, compact branches covered in needle-like, bright green leaves that are soft to the touch and arranged in a spiral pattern.

Trees

11 Alberta Spruce Tree Growing Problems to Watch For

The Alberta spruce is an iconic conifer that adds a touch of elegance to your garden. Although it’s slow-growing and easy to care for, there are a few things to watch out for. In this article, horticulture enthusiast Matt Dursum takes you through common Alberta spruce tree growing problems to watch out for.