Essential Tasks for the Winter Garden

The latest news from FineGardening.com - January 8, 2019 [View in Browser]( [Fine Gardening Logo]( [Subscribe]( [Fine Gardening Logo]( Hello, {EMAIL}! Preparing the Garden for Winter Preventing and Repairing Winter Damage "Over my many years of dealing with winter damage, I have experienced just about every kind under the sun—or snow, I should say. From an evergreen shrub’s burned leaves to the total death of flower and leaf buds, winter can be a devastating season for our gardens. Across the United States, the types of damage vary, due to differences in climate and plant species, but winter-weather damage is difficult to avoid. Some damage, such as a late frost turning early flowers on magnolias to mush, is chronic; with a little anticipation, you can do something about it." [Read More]( [facebook]( [pintrest]( [Shelter Plants From Winter's Worst]( "When it comes to hydrangeas, I’m certifiably loony. Or, at least, I used to be. The source of my obsession was a variegated hydrangea. I bought it in full flower, and the azure, lacecap blooms were simply stunning against the backdrop of broad, spade-shaped leaves edged with creamy white. Then winter hit and it died to the ground." [Read More]( [facebook]( [pintrest]( [Preview: The Science of Pruning]( In the current issue: "Pruning is a pretty darned big, and sometimes complicated, topic. Even narrowing it down to the science part and leaving out the artsy stuff still leaves a lot to learn. The first thing a would-be pruner needs to know is that plants, by and large, are resilient." Subscribe to read the full article. [Read More]( [facebook]( [pintrest]( [Happy Gardens Decor]( [Creative Winter Interest]( "Winter can be the downtime in the garden, but it can also be a great time to enjoy the garden. If you live in a cold climate, it is the one time of the year when there are no gardening chores to do. No weeds are growing, insect pests are dead or hibernating—it is the one time you are free to do nothing but enjoy the garden!" [Read More]( [facebook]( [pintrest]( [Fine Gardening Podcast]( More Garden Inspiration [4 Ways to Use a Cold Frame]( "A few years ago, while driving with my family through the countryside of Bulgaria, I noticed how strikingly similar the landscape was to that of central Virginia. I also noticed that nearly every home had a garden plot, a grape arbor, and a cold frame of some sort. It made me realize how ancient and universal the practice of using cold frames is." [Read More]( [facebook]( [pintrest]( [Beds & Borders Design Book]( You’ll learn how to add color and texture, pop and pizzazz to the landscape without breaking the bank. [Shop]( [Front Yard Idea Book]( Curbside appeal goes a long way. Create a “wow” inspiring first impression. [Shop]( [Fine Gardening]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [pinterest]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [fgtwitter]( [fgyoutube]( [THE TAUNTON PRESS]( | [CUSTOMER SERVICE]( | [PRIVACY POLICY]( | [SEND TO A FRIEND]( 63 South Main Street | Newtown, CT 06470 You received this message because you are a Taunton customer or have registered at Taunton.com. This email was sent to you by The Taunton Press. [Click here]( to update your email preferences.