With winter planting, dormant trees and shrubs can focus their resources on root establishment. Note that even dormant plants need water, which they cannot access when the soil is frozen.

Cold and frozen ground sounds unsuitable for doing any form of seeding, however, it may surprise you to know that you can plant grass seed in winter.

“Winter is basically a season of drought for plants, because they can’t take in frozen water and can’t transport it through their tissues,” Campbell said.

Keep your plants safe this winter—tips on when and how to cover them for cold protection.

More than 500 native plants in San Diego County are held in a Native Seed Bank at the zoo. Those seeds are dried down to a ...

"Additionally, before the temperature drops again, ensure your plants get enough water, as moist soil, even once frozen, will retain heat better than dry soil. "In the winter, plants grow at a ...

Take these steps to protect your garden.Winter in the South can be hard on plants. Fluctuating temperatures, sporadic freezes, and winter winds all take their toll on the garden. Some plants need ...

Despite the frigid temperatures and white blankets we experienced in central Ohio, plants and insects are expected to survive.

You can now plant warm-weather bedding plants. I just squeeze them between the winter annuals and will later cut the dying winter annuals down in early summer, leaving the summer annuals to spread.

Q. This year I want to step up my winter garden game. What tips and tricks do you have to help me succeed? — Karen M.

Amanda Weidner of the Pueblo County CSU Extension Office writes about winter watering and provides tips for watering different kinds of plants.