Small is beautiful—it’s a mantra that many people are adopting today, and it can be applied to any area of our life, including Christmas.Tiny Christmas trees are in vogue. And if you’re going for a small tree, why not make it a bonsai (pronounced “bōn-sī”)? These...
It’s easy to treat poinsettias like another Christmas decoration, one to put on display wherever they look best, and then kindly put away—or discard—when the holidays are over. But these festive poinsettia plants are as alive and eager to grow as any of our year-round...
Your Amaryllis bulb takes approximately 5 to 8 weeks to bloom after planting, depending on the time of the year (shorter in the spring) and temperature. If you do not want to pot your bulb right away when you purchase it, keep it in a cool place at about 50º. Choose a...
The growing season is over, but we can still enjoy planters throughout the winter. In fact, front porch pots are one of the best ways to use your green thumb during the cold months. Instead of planting flowers, you can use all kinds of evergreen clippings, berries,...
With lights built into the branches, pre-lit Christmas trees save you the time and effort of untangling and hanging the lights yourself. But just like living evergreens, these trees come in many shapes and sizes. You want to make a choice that you’ll enjoy for many...
A door wreath is always a warm way to spread holiday cheer to the neighborhood and set the spirit of your home right at the doorstep. But hanging a winter wreath can be a magic act of its own, especially if you don’t want to make a hole in your front door....
