The landscape in Greater Columbus can be downright dreary during the winter months. The vibrant and varied colors of flowering plants are long gone from much of the landscape, and the green turf is ...

Evergreen shrubs form the backbone of the winter garden. Discover gorgeous evergreen shrubs that provide color and texture all year long. Learn how to use these plants to keep the garden looking its ...

Native shrubs can help to provide sustenance and protein for birds during winter months, as well as give them protection from predators and the harsh elements of winter weather. Photo by Jeff Tome ...

Evergreens give winter landscapes some green color and are especially attractive when they're flocked with snow. A fairy garden, sculpture, bird feeder or other non-plant addition to a landscape can ...

But even when the chill of winter arrives, your landscape doesn’t have to appear drab and boring. While we adore pansies and ...

Do you ever long for simpler times? Sometimes I do, until the nostalgia fades and I remember the reality. For example, I never cared much for my grandparents’ outhouse, and the upstairs bedrooms in ...

How can you tell if a snowman is mad at you? He gives you the cold shoulder. Snowman season will be with us for a while yet, but our winter landscapes needn’t look cold and dreary. We can enjoy ...

Want to liven up your winter landscape? If these dreary, winter days lack color and interest in your garden, consider planting winterberry. While their bright-red berries are well known as a festive ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Just like the salt in a salt shaker, rock salt absorbs water. As it holds onto water, there is less available for plants to ...