Amaryllis flowers are dramatic, which is a big bonus for the winter months.
Large and showy amaryllis takes time to grow
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Christmas trees go on to do good
When it’s time to say goodbye to your Christmas tree, where will it go?
Get jolly for holly in your yard
The holly traditionally associated with Christmas is native to England and other parts of Europe, North Africa and western Asia.
Winter is coming, but the right plants can survive
Some hardy plants can withstand a light freeze, but a hard freeze will kill any top growth.
Gift plants are often a short-term joy
Can gifted plants continue to grace your home after the holidays?
Cut your own Christmas tree for best quality
Cutting your own tree and bringing the tree indoors as close to Christmas as possible will give you the optimum freshness.
Battling buckthorn in your garden? Here are some tips.
This is a good time of year to cut your buckthorns down and treat the stumps with a stump killer.
Pick a tree that will light up your holiday
Oh, Christmas tree! We want you to stay green and safe through the holidays. That means choosing a fresh holiday tree carefully and caring for it attentively as long as it is in the house. Here are some tips from Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Buy a […]
Winter checks and pruning make big trees safer
Before the holiday bustle becomes all-consuming, consider arranging to have your large trees inspected and pruned this winter.
Why is my Christmas cactus in bloom?
The plant in question could be Thanksgiving cacti, plant experts say.