SEATTLE — After a long cold winter like this last one, we all need something to lift our spirits and remind us that spring will soon be here, and nothing adds a cheery glow like planting up a simple ...

A container of forced grape hyacinth, daffodil and tulip bulbs. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Pot them up, give them a chill ...

If you missed the fall planting window, here's how to protect plants in their nursery pots so they survive until spring. The roots of potted plants are susceptible to cold damage and need winter ...

Garden centre benches are groaning under the weight of small pots of forced bulbs that are about to burst into flower - Getty With recent chilly weather, we’re all yearning for spring – and we want it ...

Perennial plants being overwintered in pots are subjected to much harsher conditions compared to those in the soil. Because of this, they can be damaged and killed. Fortunately, there are some steps ...

Plant care doesn't end during the winter months. Discover ten plants that need special care in the winter to come back stronger in the spring.

Don't be sad about summer ending—these container plants will brighten up your cool-weather days. Westend61/Getty Images The end of summer is the perfect time to refresh your porch or patio containers.

Bulbs bursting with color are one of the best ways to light up an outdoor space, long before most perennials, trees and shrubs have begun to grow. Planting spring bulbs should result in a gorgeous ...

Smooth and panicle hydrangeas are cold hardy; other varieties, not so much. Care for these plants well in winter and they'll survive to bloom another spring.

The roots of potted plants are susceptible to cold damage and need winter protection. Bury the pots in the ground, move them to an unheated garage or shed, or group them. When keeping plants in an ...