Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Plants You Can Still Propagate in Winter (For Free Plants in Spring)Don't wait for spring to expand your plant family. Learn the key differences when propagating in winter and the 6 easiest plants to try rooting from cuttings.
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Complete Guide to Overwintering Container Plants: Expert Tips to Help Plants Survive the Cold SeasonSave money and save your favorite pots for next summer by overwintering container plants with this easy guide. An expert walks you through exactly how to do it.
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5 Bird-Magnet Shrubs for Containers – For Bright Native Berries and Happy Wildlife in WinterWhen the garden goes quiet, these vibrant winter berry shrubs burst with color and life. Grow these bird friendly shrubs for containers and you'll give your local wildlife a genuine winter treat
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2 Tasks I Never Skip Before Storing Garden Tools for Winter to Keep Them in Tip-Top ShapeMake sure your gardening tools last a long time by treating them right in fall. Here's what you have to do now before you put them away for winter.
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This Is the Easiest Way to Level Your Lawn – And It Only Takes 2 Items You Probably Already OwnGet a perfectly flat lawn with this simple guide. It only takes a couple items you probably already own to do it right.
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How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter So They're Bursting With Beautiful Blooms Next SummerHow you care for hydrangeas in winter can determine whether your shrubs are bursting with blooms next summer or not. Here's how to protect them from the cold.
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Need More Privacy? These 8 Cold-Hardy, Evergreen Vines Will Shield Your Patio or Balcony Year-RoundForget bulky hedges – vines give you the privacy you want with minimal footprint. Our top 8 picks are cold-hardy evergreens, so they'll stay full even in the depths of winter.
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Finding More Holes in Your Yard Than Usual? Here’s How to Identify Which Animal Is Making ThemAnimal holes can pop up in the least expected place in the yard and it is hard to know what animal caused them. Learn how to identify holes and stop pests.
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This Simple Trick Stops Pots From Cracking in the Cold – Plus, the Worst Winter Storage Mistakes to AvoidProtect pots from cracking in the winter cold with this one free and easy trick.
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Japanese Maples Aren’t Just for Fall – These Ultimate 4-Season Varieties Dazzle All Year LongJapanese maples are prized for their fall foliage, but they can look gorgeous all year round. Here are the best 4-season beauties for continuing Japanese maple color and character
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Neighbor’s Tree Making a Mess in Your Yard? Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Do About Fallen LeavesIs your neighbor's tree is dumping leaves on your yard and making your fall cleanup unmanageable? Here's how to get rid of leaves and preserve good relations.
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How to Store Bulbs Over Winter: Best Tips for Blooming Success Next SpringLearn how to store bulbs over winter so you can have the best blooms next year. Follow these simple rules to ensure that you have success overwintering bulbs.
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Grow Your Own Fruit for Free – 7 Easy Fall Cuttings to Take Now from Fruit Trees and ShrubsGot a favorite fruit you want to propagate, or do you want to grab something from friends or neighbors? Here are 7 fall cuttings from fruit trees and shrubs that can boost your supply of homegrown heroes
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These 6 Fast-Growing Trees Make Beautiful Privacy Fences – Grow a Gorgeous Living Boundary in No Time!Keeping a boundary secure is one thing – but can you have attractive boundaries that grow quickly? Yes, you can, with these fast growing privacy fence trees
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5 Types of Shrubs Every Garden Needs – Grow These Inspiring Varieties for Color, Flowers, Foliage & FruitThese shrub types are the key to a vibrant, diverse landscape. How does your garden stack up?
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Dahlias: To Lift or Not to Lift? What You Do This Fall Shapes Next Year’s BloomsTo lift or not to lift, that is the question – and if you want to keep your favorite dahlia tubers in the best shape for next year, here’s how best to handle dahlias in the fall
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Why Wait for Spring? Plant These 13 Cold-Frame Crops in Fall for an Early HarvestKeep the party growing by planting cold season crops in a cold frame this fall.
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Last Call for More Plants: Divide and Move These 11 Perennials in Fall Before It Gets Too ColdFall is the perfect time to divide and transplant most perennials. Don't let it pass you by.
