Winter can make even experienced gardeners second-guess themselves. One week your beds look fine, and the next they’re a jumble of brown sticks, collapsed stems, and patchy soil that screams “failure.” Before you start yanking everything out, remember this: plenty of perennials and hardy plants naturally go dormant and truly look dead for months. That…
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How to Choose Plants That Thrive When Everything Else Goes Dormant
Winter rolls in, and suddenly the garden looks like it took a vacation without leaving a forwarding address. Dead leaves, brown stems, and empty soil patches can make even the most seasoned gardener feel a little defeated. But don’t despair—some plants not only survive but actually shine when everything else goes dormant. Choosing the right…