Winterize newly planted trees, shrubs and perennials. Water in, so soil is moist down to and below the roots. Cover generously with 3 to 4 inches (10cm) leaf litter and other light mulches, to protect your soil and plants from the drying winds. Use a cedar or spruce commercial mulch if you are not sure…

Clematis is a genus of over 250 species, most of which are woody to semi-woody deciduous vines climbing by twining leaf stalks or in some cases trailing over support, but in a few cases grow as freestanding or sprawling herbaceous perennials and small deciduous or evergreen shrubs. Most have flat, cupped or bell-shaped flowers. Some…

Ninebark delivers accent throughout the seasons. In spring, its arching stems are studded with clusters of white or pink flowers that pollinators adore. Summer brings lush foliage. In fall, flowers turn into seed clusters that feed songbirds. And in winter, when the leaves drop, its bark peels back in layers, revealing sculptural, papery textures that…