Purchase high-quality spring bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, crocus, daffodils or grape hyacinths and others by late November and ...

Amaryllis grow and bloom best with at least four hours of sunshine per day. Too much shade may prevent them from blooming again the following year. Let them soak up the light, even after blooming, to ...

Once the flowers have faded, cut the flower stalks back to about 1-2 inches above the bulb. Be careful not to remove the leaves as they are essential for photosynthesis and bulb replenishment. Keep ...

With its vivid, trumpet-shaped blooms, amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) is known as an iconic holiday flower that can brighten up the long, winter nights and cold dreary days. The bulbs of these flowers ...

Most gardeners compost their amaryllis once it finishes flowering, but I’ve had success getting mine to rebloom in a container with the right growing medium. It does require patience, as it can take ...

Pot up new amaryllis bulbs in wide, squat containers using a soilless growing medium. Allow the “shoulders” of the bulb to remain above the medium. Water well once and then allow the medium to dry out ...

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 ...

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In the gloomy days of winter, there's no better way to brighten up your windowsill than with amaryllis blooms. These vibrant red, white, and pink flowers are a colorful antidote to seasonal blues; you ...

A lady at church had a very large amaryllis bulb that was encapsulated in a red, waxy coating. She was wondering what to do with the bulb as it was budding and nearing bloom. Amaryllis bulbs are often ...

Coral Bark Maples are the small tree with the outstanding orange or peach bark that adds color to the yard during the gray winters. Courtesy photo The second week of November is a good time to clear ...