Winter is an excellent time to plant trees and shrubs.
The roots will have time to become established before the intense heat of July and August. Consider adding plants that produce berries to your landscape. Besides enhancing your yard's appearance, berry bushes and trees can increase the diversity of birds attracted to your backyard habitat. These are only a few of the possibilities for landscaping with fruit-bearing plants. If you can't wait for your tree or bush to bear, Craig Tufts in The Backyard Naturalist suggests adorning the branches of small deciduous tree with sprigs of berries.