It may not seem like it yet, but winter is just around the corner. While it may still be too early for you to start thinking about hats and gloves, it is time to start thinking about protecting your plants from the forthcoming cold weather.

Many plants and shrubs need the winter for a period of dormancy and regeneration, much like a bear hibernating through winter. But there are important steps that you should take now to protect your outdoor flora and fauna to ensure that it survives and thrives in the cold winter weather.