What Flowers Will Bloom in My Garden During Mild Winters?
In some gardeners’ minds, the winter season is not a welcome time for anything that grows. But that depends on the local climate. Read on for ways to make the most of cool but comfortable winter weather. Relief at summer’s end Mild winters are a welcome contrast in climates where summers drag on a little too long and are often too hot for comfort. In some regions, winter brings much-needed rainfall and cool temperatures that revive numerous garden plants as well as gardeners. Although many plants do slip into dormancy even in mild winters, there are plenty of evergreen trees, shrubs, perennials and hardy annuals that will keep the garden vibrant and alive with greenery and flowers throughout the slow season. Time to start anew In addition, if you are developing a new landscape, winter may not be slow at all. In many temperate climates, autumn is the preferred planting season for perennials and evergreens large and small. In autumn, these plants will benefit from cool temperatures and w
