Northern winters separate the wheat from the chaff, where trees, shrubs and perennials are concerned. Even well-adapted, ...

During winter food shortages, animals browse, so put up a tree guard to help protect from chewing, and protect from sun scald ...

Some winters are plant-friendly with landscape plants and perennial flowers breezing through the season in top shape. Other winters are so severe even rock-solid perennials like peonies and hostas ...