Timing is key—plant amaryllis bulbs in mid-November to enjoy their bright blooms just in time for Christmas. Give bulbs bright, indirect light, steady warmth, and careful watering to help them grow ...
Fall is the right time to purchase these bulbs so you can grow them yourself and allow them to bloom in time for Christmas. Here's how to take care of them.
For those of you who love growing flowers, consider planting some Amaryllis bulbs. Amaryllis bulbs produce colorful blooms in red, pink and white, as well as striped white and red. They are also easy ...
Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. We have a large lantana bush growing on our fence. Lately, the leaves ...
Fall is the time to plant your flowering bulbs for the spring. Here's how to keep the squirrels away and prevent deer from eating your tulips.
Fall is in full swing and winter is just around the corner, but spring is only five months away, and now is the time to start thinking about planting flower bulbs so you'll have those beautiful spring ...
Learn how to care for amaryllis to enjoy their big, beautiful flowers for the holidays, and what to do with them afterwards. Huge, colorful flowers on tall stalks make amaryllis a holiday favorite.
The hybrid amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a readily available tender bulb with large, showy flowers that is easily grown indoors in a container. This bulb will not overwinter outside in the Chicago region ...
Things have certainly gotten chilly. We’ve even had a few fires in the wood stove on extra chilly nights. But we’ve also had some clear, crisp days perfect for working in the garden. As I write today, ...
With the holiday season in full swing, many people are still shopping for gifts. If you're still stumped, consider buying amaryllis bulbs, which produce large, colorful blooms that come in red, pink, ...
With daytime temps still hitting the 90s, Texas Gulf Coast residents may have difficulty envisioning their spring gardens. But now is the time to think about showy color. In this area, buying and ...
Daffodils and tulips come in countless varieties to be enjoyed in the spring. (Marcia Westcott Peck) I was struggling a bit, trying to decide which topic made the most sense for this column, when — ...