Snowdrop plants need full to partial sunshine and tolerate most soil types as long as the drainage is good. However, they ...
You can save an amaryllis bulb, and with the right care, can get it to rebloom next holiday season. Here are the exact ...
Your enjoyment of forced bulbs need not stop at paperwhites and amaryllis. Tulips, Muscari, and scilla are all among the ...
If saving your plants as an addition to your yard this spring, summer and fall interests you, here are a few tips to help. An ...
When I crave fresh color during the garden’s winter slumber, nothing satisfies quite like the showy blooms of the amaryllis. Longtime holiday favorites for gifting and decorating, amaryllis ...
Sharon Polinsky, Grayslake I have had great success growing amaryllis at home — the flowers are large and dramatic, which is a big bonus for the winter months. The hybrid amaryllis (Hippeastrum ...
Place houseplants near a west- or south-facing window to maximize sunlight, and give pots a quarter turn with each watering ...
For those of us living in California, winter is not that bleak, but in December in the northeast people welcome that spot of color. The U.S. imports more than 10 million amaryllis bulbs annually ...
Holiday plants. You see them in multiple stores from the grocery store to the hardware store — and don’t forget the local plant nurseries. They are not just in festive red, but other colors to ...
Healthy bulbs should be consistently firm and protected by papery sheaths. These bulbs can be planted in potting soil, either entirely under the soil or half in-half out. Many gardeners will top-dress ...
Amaryllis plants (Hippeastrum) are among the most beautiful winter flowers to brighten your home. Typically available during the holiday season, these striking blooms can reach heights of over a ...