The goal is to give these dormant plants and tubers just enough moisture to keep them alive but not enough so that they wake from winter hibernation and think it is spring. Depending on the size ...

A recent column focused on plants blooming in December. This column addresses plants that grow during the winter months, ...

Discover which plants to prune in the dead of winter to help your garden shape up for a glorious spring and summer.

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In order to save your potted perennials from the frosty conditions outside, it's a great idea to overwinter them. Just don't ...

This plant is one that benefits from consistent pruning, since it helps the plant to produce a lot of fruit each year. Its ...

The garden specialist recommends just a handful of winter jobs to maximise your plants' potential in the months ahead.

AS the deep winter months take root, we must protect our plants and prepare for the spring growth ahead. And horticultural ...

The leaves and stems of perennials die back as they go into sleep mode, which can make it hard to know if your plant is dead or just dormant. When a plant doesn't have to maintain foliage, it's able ...

Like all Colocasias, Black Magic needs to be planted in the shade in rich organic soil. Many people plant them around the ...

These woody plants lose their leaves in winter and become dormant. They are then dug out and sold without soil on their roots. The roots can be trimmed, but they should never be allowed to dry out ...