Key Points Prune Christmas cactus after it blooms but before new growth starts.Use fingers or sterilized shears to prune up ...

If asked “What plant best symbolizes the winter season?”, most people might say “Christmas trees”, but a fair number might ...

As you prepare to decorate your home this holiday season, consider the bounty of garden elements and other natural options ...

Botanists classify berries into a wide range of types – a true berry is a fruit formed by a single flower with seeds embedded in the pulp. Berries here, however, refer to horticultural usage – any ...

Fresh cuttings add an elegant touch to holiday decor. Ask permission before taking greenery from a neighbor's yard for ...

Holly berries also feed garden birds, as all berries do when winter sets in. Others are pyracantha which are available with berries in several colours. One berried shrub can support up to 300 species ...

Holidays around the longest night of the year in northern climates feature indoor greenery. Think northern and central Europe and the Christmas tree tradition.

The practice dates to ancient Egypt and Rome, where hieroglyphs from 1400 B.C. depict espaliered fig trees to maximize fruit ...

There is a common misconception among casual gardeners that the gardening season ends at the end of fall. Real growers know ...

This time of year, many of us reflect on the year's events and consider our accomplishments, how we've spent our time, and the impact we've had on others. When 95-year-old Hilda White, looks back this ...

Winter’s absence of blooming flowers can sometimes create a somber mood. Adding popular holiday plants to your home or giving ...