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. Every year when my hydrangeas come back in the spring, I get new growth on only the lower part of many of the branches. Should I trim off the top part of these branches? — J. Robbins, Virginia ...

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 ...

One of the easiest and most impressive flowers around, amaryllis bulbs blossom in almost every color of the rainbow, from velvety red to pale green. The huge trumpet-shaped flowers may reach 8 inches ...

It’s about time to start decking those halls. I love using natural materials and plants as holiday décor, and one plant known for merry and bright is the amaryllis. The amaryllis we buy for our homes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everyone loves decorating with holiday plants such as Christmas cactus and poinsettia. But there’s another type of plant that ...

Propagating amaryllis by division is the easiest and fastest way to create identical blooms. Separate firm offsets after flowering, dust with fungicide, and repot so the top third of each bulb stays ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Holiday amaryllis can last for weeks when well-tended. It’s about time to start decking those halls. I love using natural ...