Winter can feel like nature’s way of hitting the snooze button. Frosty mornings, bare trees, and endless shades of gray often dominate the landscape, making gardens feel dreary and uninspired. But some shrubs have the audacity to defy the cold, bursting with color when everything else is retreating. Imagine stepping into a yard where vibrant…
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Plant Shrubs Now to Lock in Moisture Before Winter
There’s a moment every fall when the air snaps colder, the leaves start tumbling like nature’s confetti, and gardeners everywhere feel that familiar seasonal shift—half excitement, half panic. It’s the time when summer’s leftover projects either get done or get tossed onto the “next year” list with a hopeful shrug. But here’s the secret veteran…

