Winter winds can be brutal. One day your garden looks serene and alive, the next, it’s a scene from a frozen tundra. Plants are hardy, yes, but even the sturdiest perennials and shrubs can falter when ...

If strong winds are damaging your garden — for example, breaking branches, pulling moisture from foliage and drying out the soil — consider planting a living windbreak. A living windbreak is a group ...

Winter can be brutal on a garden. One day it’s crisp and calm, the next it’s a full-blown arctic blast tearing through your backyard like it’s on a mission to ruin everything you planted last summer.

Cool, windy days remind us how useful windbreak trees are. Effective windbreak plantings save energy dollars, paying for themselves many times over the years. They also make our lives easier and our ...

This windbreak features a toyon tree, a redbud bush and native grasses. (Photo by Pamela Noemsie) Western redbud can be used to make a windbreak. (Photo by Pamela Noensie) Toyon is a great option for ...