These trees and shrubs provide food for wildlife while adding some welcome color to the winter landscape.
Colorful birds perch in snow covered tree. - Jamesbrey/Getty Images With the nip of fall in the air, gardeners may be wondering how to winterize their garden to support wildlife through the frigid and ...
It's a suitable species for regions with harsh winters, as it is adaptable and resilient. "Black chokeberry can increase ...
Cultivate your own berry patch.
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Grow more native plants for birds

Native trees and flowers in your garden will bring in more birds than ever before. Learn which native plants are best for ...
One of the most eye-popping sights in autumn gardens is a small shrub with clusters of bright purple berries along arching stems of golden leaves. “At a time when many other plants are fading, ...
Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to look bare and lifeless. While most plants hunker down for the cold season, certain ...
Some trees and shrubs are at their best in fall, from the human or bird point of view. It’s a great time to go to nurseries to see what plants look like this month, and notice what berries or fruits ...
For San Diego gardeners, the Lemonadeberry shrub (Rhus integrifolia) is the landscape plant perfect for our times. Considering the ongoing drought in Southern California, a low-water, low-maintenance, ...
Makes about 2 3/4 cups syrup. Note: Feel free to play with the ratio of berries, depending on what is ultra-ripe and available. Late-harvest fruit is especially flavorful. I've even subbed in the last ...