Protecting Plants

You can help protect plants during the winter with a number of techniques, from planting next to south-facing masonry walls to using closed-cell foam blankets. Master gardener Paul James talks about how to insulate plants against the cold, discusses yard sculpture and offers tips on accommodating birds in the garden.

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