It is possible to keep most Christmas gift plants alive and thriving after their time of colourful bloom is over ...

A Christmas cactus grows best when it's slightly pot-bound. In fact, most Christmas cacti thrive for many years without being ...

Storing amaryllis bulbs properly matters because it lets them rest, recharge energy, and bloom again beautifully next winter. Most amaryllis bulbs don’t need to be removed from their pots and can rest ...

Poinsettia plants can last for years after the holiday season — if you know how to treat them right. Here's the pruning ...

Orchids are long-lived plants that produce flowers every year in the late winter if they receive the proper care. “After an orchid flowers, it’s tired, and it needs to rest and recover so it can ...

Smooth and panicle hydrangeas are cold hardy; other varieties, not so much. Care for these plants well in winter and they'll ...

Poinsettias are among the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season. They’re so popular they account for about ...

Learn how to plant, care for, and force the bulbs of your paperwhites. They're great gifts for the holidays or all year long.

Peace lilies like to stay slightly moist, not soggy. Poke your finger in the soil before giving your plant a drink. If soil ...

Many classic holiday plants originate in the tropics. Poinsettias ( Euphorbia pulcherrima ), for example, hail from Mexico ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

There's no need to throw your used tea leaves in the garbage when they can have a second life by improving the health of your ...