Gaillardia is an easy-to-grow perennial that puts on a burst of color throughout the summer months. With a few simple preparations, you can set up your plants to survive winter's chill and come back healthy in springtime. Learn how to care for your blanket flowers during the winter in this guide. Read more now.

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If you love succulents, you'll also want to be sure they're safe for your cats and dogs. The good news is you don't have to choose, since plenty of succulents are nontoxic to pets. Decorate with confidence, without worrying when a curious pet takes a nibble. Discover 15 of the best pet-safe succulents in this guide.

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Your boysenberry bushes provided tasty sweet-tart berries through the summer, and now they’ve died back. You know they’re going to return in the spring – as long as you can keep them warm this winter. But how do you do that? What steps are involved? Learn everything you need to know in our guide. Read more.

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Finding snakes in your garden can be downright terrifying. But is it possible to keep them out by growing certain plants? Learn what the science actually says, which plants have the most serpent-repelling capabilities, how to use them, and maybe even consider whether deterring snakes is the right move. Read more now.

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Yucca is a drought-tolerant succulent that thrives in hot climates, making it ideal for water-wise gardens. Perfect for xeriscaping and container gardening, these plants are low-maintenance while adding a dramatic statement to any space. Learn how to grow yucca plants in your landscape with this guide. Read more now.

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Marvelously tough and typically unfussy, succulents get a little more needy once hot summer weather subsides and winter returns. From repotting to watering to pest control and more, learn how to steward your succulents through the chillier, darker season of winter. Read more about succulent winter care in our guide.

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The bright blooms and rounded leaves of nasturtiums bring cheer to the summer garden. However, these edible annuals don’t do well in the winter chill so to survive the colder months, you’ll need to give them some extra care and protection. Get our top tips on how to care for nasturtiums during winter. Read more now.

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Cold weather doesn’t have to put an end to the gardening season. There are plenty of frost-tolerant leafy greens that can be grown easily, well into the winter months. Continue reading for a list of yummy salad greens to grow in cold conditions, as well as some important factors to consider when growing winter greens.

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Walking irises (Trimezia spp.) produce bold, eye-catching blue, purple, white, or yellow blossoms, and gradually spread to fill out beds and borders over time. In Zones 10 and 11, these perennials bloom intermittently from spring right through to fall. Learn how to grow and care for walking irises in this guide.

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Your delphiniums bloomed splendidly during the summer, and now they’ve died back. You know they’re going to return in the spring, but only if you prepare them for dormancy and keep them warm during the winter. But how do you do that? What steps are involved? Learn everything you need to know in our guide. Read more.

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Tropical caladiums are perennial foliage plants that can stay in the ground year-round in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11. In colder areas, they grow as annuals. Learn everything you need to know to dig up, cure, and store your favorite caladium corms over the winter months for replanting next spring. Read more now.

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Lacinato kale is a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-grow crop that deserves a place in the backyard garden. Also known as Dinosaur or Tuscan kale, this plant has long blueish green leaves that are just as ornamental as they are tasty. Read more to learn how to grow this cruciferous leafy green vegetable.

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Lettuce thrives in cool weather, but is frost too much for this leafy green? In this guide, we share the most frost-tolerant lettuce varieties to grow in your garden, along with ways to protect salad greens in freezing temperatures. Avoiding frozen roots is the key to fresh lettuce through fall and into the winter.

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If you are growing peonies you'll need to know how to care for them over the cold winter months. Peony plants require a period of dormancy and chilling hours to bloom again next season. So how do you prepare your plants for winter? Learn all about winter care for peonies in this guide. Read more now.

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Banana plants add a dramatic and splashy punch of the tropics to the landscape, but they will succumb to winter’s wrath if they’re not properly cared for. In this article, our experts share several ways to safely overwinter these (mostly) cold-intolerant plants so they are happy and healthy when warmer weather returns.

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You’ve enjoyed their vibrant autumn color and now winter is creeping in. But what if you’re not ready to say goodbye to your mums? Rather than tossing them out, our helpful guide will show you how to overwinter your plants so you can enjoy them year after year, from fall prep to spring care. Read more now.

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California red firs aren't the most common conifer in the garden, but they're one of the most magnificent. They can reach towering heights with bright greenish-blue needles and bold red bark. Whether you're new to the species or have one that you're trying to figure out how to care for, this guide can help. Read more now.

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When summer ends, gardeners in the south can still grow pretty annuals for fall color. Discover the best choices for borders, cutting gardens, or containers with this list of 11 of the best autumn annuals for southern growers. Our top picks include cheery sunflowers, zinnias, and marigolds. Read more now.

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Spirea are deciduous ornamental shrubs loaded with beautiful, showy flower clusters in either spring or summer, depending on the variety. These tough, durable, deciduous plants are cold-hardy and able to withstand a variety of harsh seasonal weather conditions. Learn how to care for spirea shrubs in winter in this guide.

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There’s nothing better than homemade fresh pesto in the middle of winter. But supermarket basil gets pricey after the summer season, and it can be hard to find. The good news is that there’s a way to keep your garden basil alive throughout even the chilliest winter months. Find out how in our guide. Read more now.

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