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The Benefits of Houseplants
Tropical house plants provide the perfect way to renew a home’s atmosphere. And they can also provide more than just aesthetics. House plants have been proven to help create a healthy indoor environment. In particular, houseplants: Clean indoor air of
Caring for Your Amaryllis
Amaryllis are popular & festive houseplants with massive 6-10 inch trumpet shaped flowers & 1-2 foot tall stalks. They bloom mid-winter & are prized for indoor visual interest. They make great gifts! Buy the largest bulb you can since that
Caring for Your Paperwhite Narcissus
One of the easiest bulbs to force for ornamental fragrant displays in the home. They are a type of daffodil that can be forced without a chilling period. Paperwhites only bloom once. To force bulbs in soil, place in a
Caring for Your Live Christmas Tree
A live Christmas tree is an evergreen - usually a Colorado Spruce - that is in a container with its roots intact. It can be used as a Christmas tree and then planted in your landscape. We recommend keeping live
Caring for Your Freshly Cut Christmas Tree
After getting a fresh-cut on your tree, be sure to get it in water within the hour. Indoors, it will soak up as much as a gallon/day the first several days so be sure to check the water level several
Caring for Your Poinsettia
Keep in bright natural light. They can take the sunniest spot in your home! Average warmth, minimum 55-60° F. To prolong the color, keep within range of 60° at night and 72° during the day. Water thoroughly once soil is