Humans share a deep bond with nature, and surrounding ourselves with natural elements can promote calmness, contentment and, as research shows, enhanced focus. Having indoor plants can offer similar benefits. Multiple studies have shown that caring … [Read more...]
Poinsettia–How to Select and Care for a Healthy Poinsettia
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is the most popularChristmas season plant. It was introduced into the United States in the late1820’s from its native Mexico by our first ambassador to that country, JoelRobert Poinsett. Read More: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Growing amaryllis, a favorite holiday plant
Amaryllis bulbs are widely available from October through January, often sold as bare-root bulbs or in kits that include a bulb, pot and potting medium. The key to achieving those picture-perfect blooms lies in proper preparation and planting. Read … [Read more...]
Selecting the Right Tree
While hardier than most flowers, fruits or vegetables, real Christmas trees are also perishable. For your Christmas tree to hold up through the holidays, it should be selected and cared for with freshness in mind. By following a few simple … [Read more...]
How and when do I bring my houseplants back indoors before winter?
Many of our houseplants enjoy a “summer vacation” spending the warm summer months outside in a full or part shade location. If you placed some of your indoor plants outside for the summer, you will need to move them back indoors before temperatures … [Read more...]
Why does my houseplant have brown leaf tips and edges?
Brown leaf tips or edges can happen on any indoor plant but are common on some species like spider plant and dracaena. Trimming the brown portions off the leaves with a scissors can improve appearance, but new browning will occur if the root cause … [Read more...]
Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery
One of the oldest winter holiday traditions is decorating the house with fresh greenery. Evergreens are used to represent everlasting life and hope for the return of spring. Continued: Source: … [Read more...]
Choose, Store And Decorate Pumpkins And Gourds
Colorful pumpkins and gourds are popular fall decorations, and their appearing for sale in many locations now. But no matter if you're growing or purchasing pumpkins or gourds for display, decoration, cooking or storage, choosing the best specimens … [Read more...]
Late Summer House Plant Clean Up
The key to healthy plants is keeping them tidy. But with all the things going on in our lives, especially with busy summer vacations, taking care of our plants can fall by the wayside. However, now is a great time to do clean up and tend those … [Read more...]
9 Brilliant Winter-Blooming Houseplants to Brighten Dreary Days (and How to Care for Them)
Do you have the post-holiday blues? With the tinsel and decorations packed away, your home might feel a little bleak and bare. You need something pretty and festive to help endure gray, cold winter days. And as we count the weeks until the first … [Read more...]