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 ...

While it's a must for most, some plants don't require any soil. For an alternative, consider growing these plants that thrive ...

Amaryllis are one of the easiest plants to grow indoors, which is why they're so popular around the holidays. The really cool thing is that the bulb already has everything it needs to bloom, so you ...

Perhaps an amaryllis plant was given to you over the holiday, the blooms are spent, and you are thinking, "Now what — should I keep it or toss?" Hopefully this article will help you decide. Where and ...

Forcing is a horticultural term that means manipulating a plant’s environment, primarily the light and temperature, to get it to bloom at the desired time. Although you may not realize it, you are ...

When my amaryllis came up this spring, I realized there are quite a few “pups” in the bed. It’s time to divide the new bulbs from the parents and enlarge the bed. I’m not sure the best time of year to ...

Q: I was gifted a paperwhite Narcissus for Christmas. Can I plant it out in my landscape now that it is no longer blooming? A: Paperwhites ― Narcissus papyraceus ― are a popular bulb to give at the ...

Q. Last year I received three amaryllis plants for Christmas. After they bloomed I planted them all in a pot on my patio. I would like to know if there is any way to force them to bloom again this ...

Question: Amaryllis flowering time is about over in my yard. What fertilizer should I use to have them ready to bloom next year? Answer: Any general landscape fertilizer should make these plants happy ...

Q: I got an amaryllis bulb for Christmas and it is finally blooming. I feel kind of guilty growing it in the house because those huge red flowers look to me like they’re saying, “Hey, BEES! Over here!