When temperatures dip and frost begins to bite, many gardens lose their color. But seasoned gardeners know that with the right tricks, you can keep your flowers blooming—or at least thriving—through the chill. Here’s how to help your winter-hardy plants not just survive, but shine during the coldest months of the year.
Pick the Tough Cookies
Some flowers just know how to handle a chill. Think pansies, violas, hellebores, snowdrops, and winter jasmine—these are your best friends when temperatures drop. They don’t mind a little frost and will often bounce right back after a cold snap.
If you’re not sure what works where you live, check your USDA hardiness zone. It’ll tell you which plants can survive in your specific kind of cold.
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