Trading homes for your vacation? Leave yours in great shape for your guests and help them enjoy a happy break with these 12 tips

Use seed heads, bare branches and grasses to design lovely garden displays when the ground is frozen

They stand strong in wind, feed wildlife and are easy to grow. But you may want to add these plants for their looks alone

Pack and store your winter wardrobe with care, so it will be in good shape for next year

Window coverings in rich colors and textures turn your space into a cozy retreat for fall and winter

Look forward to the indoor season, equipped with a cozy environment at home

Use sculptures, fences and other structures to draw the eye to a bare-bones landscape

Be kind to your fair feathered friends during lean food times by planting a shrub or tree loaded with nutritious snacks

Share pictures of your home and garden in winter — whatever your climate, architecture and plantings

The season of rest and replenishment is key to a successful wildlife-focused yard