With memories of boxwoods ravaged by last January’s bitter cold spell, many gardeners are trying to protect shrubs this winter by wrapping them in burlap. “That can do more harm than good,” said Julie ...

Some kinds of shrubs are especially vulnerable to winter, and gardeners often try to protect them with sheets of burlap. Before you do, “make sure it’s really necessary,” said Julie Janoski, Plant ...

Q: We have planted a number of small shrubs and want to protect them from the harsh winter weather. What do you suggest? Charles Giedeman is a local contributing writer. Send your gardening questions ...

This time of year I start to see people wrapping burlap around trees and shrubs. And I have a few tips about when and how to do this wrapping. It is important to wrap evergreen that are exposed to ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Before you start wrapping presents, you might want to wrap up a few plants in your garden. Wrapping protects plants from winter weather – and that helps you grow things in the ...

Q: I moved to Michigan from a much warmer state and I am concerned about some of my plants and shrubs. How will the really cold weather and all the snow affect them? Should I wrap some of the shrubs ...

You can overwinter Mexican orange blossom shrubs indoors and outdoors in colder climates - see these expert tips to enjoy the fragrant blooms year after year ...

There was a time in the garden when winter preparations routinely meant wrapping and sheltering evergreens against cold, snow and ice. Not any more. Such care might still be found in northern states, ...

Cold damage can affect the spring blooming of hydrangeas, especially bigleaf hydrangeas. Provide some insulation in winter with a cheap, all-natural material.