Preparing Perennials for Winter Articles

• Lobelia Plant Winter Preparation

  Most lobelia plants are annuals. They die back completely after the first frost and must…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 6962

• Venus Flytrap Dormancy Information

  Native to the sandy, acidic bogs of the eastern Carolinas, Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 4115

• Can You Winter Over Bonfire Begonia?

  Bonfire begonias (Begonia boliviensis 'Bonfire') can be saved over the winter. In mild winter areas,…

  Last Updated: Aug 7, 2010 | Views: 5514

• What Is the Minimum Temperature for Begonia Tubers?

  Begonia tubers survive minimum temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit and are winter-hardy in USDA plant…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 3282

• Plants That Store Food During Winter

  Perennial plants frequently rely on bulbs, tubers and adapted root systems for surviving the winter.…

  Last Updated: Jul 20, 2010 | Views: 3159

• Should I Put a Hibiscus Plant in a Cooler Room When Dormant?

  Move potted hibiscus inside before the first frost. Once the plant transitions into its dormant…

  Last Updated: Jul 10, 2010 | Views: 2075

• What Is Winter Mulching of Plants?

  Winter mulching of plants is an important process where perennial plants are concerned. Annuals die…

  Last Updated: Jul 1, 2010 | Views: 2064

• Winter Care for Beard Tongue Plants

  Beard tongue, or penstemon, provide color to the garden without the need for a lot…

  Last Updated: Jun 30, 2010 | Views: 3591

• How to Cut Back Hostas

  Hostas are leafy, hardy perennials that thrive in moist, shaded areas. The foliage emerges in…

  Last Updated: Jun 19, 2010 | Views: 4261

• How to Winterize Angel Trumpets

  ‭Angel trumpet is the common name for brugmansia, a flowering plant in the Solanaceae family.…

  Last Updated: Jun 14, 2010 | Views: 7417

• How to Protect Daylillies From a Hard Freeze

  ‭Some daylilies are evergreen while others will die back in the winter (these are called…

  Last Updated: Jun 3, 2010 | Views: 2936

• How to Winterize Flowers

  Bidding farewell to summer and putting your flowerbed to rest for the winter may be…

  Last Updated: Jun 1, 2010 | Views: 2730

• How to Prune Hydrangeas for the Winter

  Hydrangeas offer their blossoms all summer long, in hues of white, pink or blue. Gardeners…

  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2011 | Views: 3193

• How to Propagate Rex Begonia

  Rex begonia is a variety grown predominantly for its interesting and colorful foliage. Native to…

  Last Updated: May 19, 2010 | Views: 3788

• How to Care for Daylilies in Winter

  Daylilies are showy perennials available in many different varieties and colors. They are incredibly resilient…

  Last Updated: May 19, 2010 | Views: 3187

• How to Winterize Hostas

  The winter months of the year bring extreme conditions to landscape plants. The constant care…

  Last Updated: May 18, 2010 | Views: 5466

• How to Store Caladium

  Caladium is a genus comprised of perennial flowering plants native to South America. Grown for…

  Last Updated: May 18, 2010 | Views: 2035

• How to Care for Geraniums in the Winter

  Geraniums are a fragile perennials that, if not taken care of, will die in the…

  Last Updated: May 12, 2010 | Views: 2971

• How to Care for English Ivy in the Winter

  English ivy (Hedera helix) is a fast-growing evergreen perennial that will add a lush, rich…

  Last Updated: May 11, 2010 | Views: 3996

• How to Protect Outdoor Plants From Frost

  Frost can damage many plants in your yard and garden. Sudden frost is especially hard…

  Last Updated: May 11, 2010 | Views: 3019

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