Cold and snowy winter conditions create a plethora of challenges for gardeners and homeowners. Keep reading for tips on preventing common winter problems such as sunscald, frost heaving and animal damage.

Houseplants and gardens can create a welcoming environment, regardless of the season. If you own pets, consider their safety when choosing which plants to add. Some are poisonous, so care must be taken to move them out of reach or re-home them to friends or family without pets.

Forcing tulip, hyacinth and other spring-flowering bulbs inside during the cold-weather months can help keep the winter doldrums away. Take these steps now so you will have colorful blooms this winter.

Amaryllis bulbs offer big blooms in bold colors, and they are easy to force indoors. Keep reading for tips on how to get started.

As the days turn shorter with the close of the growing season, it's time to clean things up in preparation for next year's garden.

Picture your landscape filled with blooming daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and more next spring. Make that vision a reality by planting a selection of spring-blooming bulbs now.