Now that fall is approaching it’s time to prepare your garden for winter. The colder weather brings about some challenges to some plants you may have in your garden. With proper preparation, your garden will stay protected in the harsh winter months. It will also help it flourish in spring. Here’s how to prepare your garden for winter.

For many gardeners, one of the first things to do when the season warms up is to plant flowers in pots and window boxes. Nothing looks prettier than a basket full of petunias or a pot of geraniums on a nice summer day. It’s easy to pick what flowers for your garden, something that looks pretty and is cheap. But do most people know the difference between annuals and perennials?