- Steer Clear of De-Icing Salt
- Grab a Shovel
- Be Careful Where You Sweep
- Opt for Plant-Safe De-Icers
- Use Abrasives for Traction
- Install Physical Barriers
- And If You Do Use De-Icing Salts…
Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home , Woman & Home , Homes & Gardens , and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. As such, her garden – designed around the stunning magnolia tree at its centre – is filled to the brim with pollinator-friendly blooms, homemade bird feeders, and old logs for insects to nest in.
- Can a Bougainvillea Stay Outside in Winter?
- Is Winterizing Necessary?
- Bougainvillea Winter Care
- What to Do in Spring
- FAQ
Teo Spengler is a master gardener and a docent at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where she hosts public tours. She has studied horticulture and written about nature, trees, plants, and gardening for more than two decades, following a career as an attorney and legal writer. Her extended family includes some 30 houseplants and hundreds of outdoor plants, including 250 trees, which are her main passion. Spengler currently splits her life between San Francisco and the French Basque Country, though she was raised in Alaska, giving her experience of gardening in a range of climates.
- Hydrangea Cold Tolerance
- What Is Winter Kill?
- How to Prepare Hydrangeas for Winter
- Hydrangea Winter Care
- Winterizing Potted Hydrangeas
- Can I Prune Hydrangeas in Winter?
- Shop Winterizing Essentials
Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs.
- Teo Spengler Writer
- Molly Lavins Writer
- The Cold-Shock Killer: Why It Happens
- How Cold Damage Shows Up
- Protecting on the Trip Home
- Finding the Right Spot Indoors
- Watering and Light
- Long-Term Care for Next Year
Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals.
