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 ...

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

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 ...

Q. I purchased an amaryllis as a Christmas gift for a close friend this year. What kind of instructions can I give to her so that it will survive and flower every season? A. Native to Africa, the ...

A: Fertile soil is important, so perhaps fertilizing is the answer. Fertilize when growth begins in the spring, after blooms and again in three months, if necessary. In addition, after three to five ...

The National Garden Bureau designates a specific plant to celebrate each year. The goal is to promote awareness, education and appreciation for that particular plant — and this year, one of the ...

Nurseries and flower catalogs are filled with amaryllis, a holiday tradition. But perhaps you've been intimated by the softball-size bulbs. Are the cheerful, bold blooms difficult to grow? "Don't let ...

Louisiana gardeners can safely transplant amaryllis in fall and late winter. (NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune archive) Question: I want to transplant my amaryllis plants that are growing outdoors. They ...

Amaryllis is a beautiful winter-blooming flower that comes in a range of vibrant shades. It is commonly grown as a houseplant and is available at nurseries and big box stores around the holiday season ...

To grow garlic greens, plant the cloves in a shallow container filled with potting mix. Place each clove so that the tip is ...