Holidays

Quick tip: Make kinder evergreen cuts

Take care when hacking branches off your trees and shrubs for holiday projects

The beauty and burden of snow

Let’s hope for a thick blanket of snow over the garden this winter. A snow-covered garden is best for plants. Ice is better left for the rink or your drink.

Hostas are easy to overwinter in containers.

How to overwinter perennials in pots

Herbaceous perennials in pots — plants that die back and are dormant in winter — need to be protected. Here’s 3 ways for overwintering perennials in pots.

How and when to plant peonies

The optimal planting time depends on what you’re planting. Perennial plants are best planted in spring, but it’s better to plant peonies in the fall.