Earlier in the month, we had a cold spell that sent temperatures to only 38 degrees, but considerable damage was still done to plants on some sites. Porterweed, vincas, zinnias, moss roses, angelonia ...

Wrap evergreens in burlap or use anti-transpirant spray to minimize winter burn.

MISSOULA, Mont. — Cold temperatures are nothing new in Montana, but they can cause problems for gardeners with sensitive plants. Overnight lows Thursday into Friday morning will be cold enough to ...

Keep leaves dust-free and windows clean to increase light exposure.

KELLYANNE? WELL, ERICA, IT’S ALL ABOUT KEEPING THE PLANTS AS COMFORTABLE AND AS STRESS FREE AS POSSIBLE BY TRYING TO TRAP AS MUCH OF THE WARMTH FROM THE DAYTIME HEATING AS POSSIBLE. SO OF COURSE, WE ...

The beginning of February is the time to look for signs of spring: snowdrop and crocus bulbs pushing up through the soil, early flowering shrubs such as forsythia and witch hazel ready to burst into ...