Plants don't require nearly as much time or attention when they're dormant as they do in the summertime, but there are still some care requirements to help them stay in good shape. Dormancy is a ...

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.

With the cold weather and shorter days, gardening in January can be a challenge. Watch weather reports and protect your plants from frost and other weather conditions. Cover them when necessary ...

Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground. These ...

Much of the garden is asleep during the colder months, but do houseplants go dormant in winter, too? Well, as with plenty of other houseplant queries, the answer depends on the type of plant you own.

A warm February is causing concern for Iowans with gardens and outdoor plants Recent warm temperatures across Iowa have many gardeners concerned as they see buds on trees and shrubs swell and break, ...

In autumn, as nights grow longer and temperatures plunge, many trees and plants go dormant. What does this mean aside from gorgeous fall foliage? Dormancy is a defense mechanism that allows plants to ...

Winter has wandered only a third of the way toward the official start of spring and it’s still cold outdoors. Obviously, my hyacinths did not get the memo. It seems early to me for them to pop ground.

Leafless trees and shrubs seem almost dead in the winter, but they’re not. Bright daffodils and tulips of springtime and colorful summer perennials may feel like faded memories, yet they’re all still ...

Perennial plants in the Midwest are well attuned to their surroundings. They hunker down all winter in a dormant state, just waiting for a sign that it’s safe to unfurl their first tender leaves or ...

Seeds that sprout as soon as they're planted may be good news for a garden. But in the wild, a plant whose seeds sprouted at the first warm spell or rainy day would risk disaster. More than just an ...

The dormant season is a great time to sow flower seeds, establish trees and shrubs, and get started on the vegetable garden. Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an ...