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Christmas Ornaments: Their Origins, History and Meaning
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most cherished holiday traditions around the world. Families gather together each year, pull out boxes of beloved Christmas ornaments, and make memories
Poinsettia Toxicity is a Myth
The Poinsettia is one of the most popular plants for home décor and gifts during the Christmas holiday season. Typically available in the traditional Christmas colors of red and green,
The Surprisingly Deep History of the Christmas Wreath
Hanging a wreath on a door or a wall is almost as essential to decorating for yuletide as setting up a Christmas tree — and, as it turns out, the
Christmas Tree Care
Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees Now is the time to buy your tree! When choosing a fresh cut tree, there are 3 things to check. First, make sure the tree is fresh. Second, make
Houseplants Make Us Happy
Many of us continue to work from home and are still spending more time inside due to the continued cool weather. That’s a lot of time at home! We are
Witch Hazel
Common witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a unique American shrub! I know of no other hardy woody plant that consistently blooms so late in the season. The distilled extract of
Lasagna Gardening in 5 Easy Steps
By Meghan ShinnHorticulture Magazine Already dreaming of expanding your garden next spring? Lasagna gardening can help you get a head start by preparing a new planting area where you currently
Composting At Home: The Easy & Sustainable Way
Now that we’ve experienced a killing frost, yard-cleanup time is upon us, and composting at home can be a great option for recycling many wastes from your yard. Advocates for
10 Common Houseplant Pests
By Marie Iannotti at The Spruce Your houseplants spend all their time indoors where the temperature, sunlight, and humidity may not be optimal. That makes them easy prey for plant
Weeping Trees
The winter holidays are upon us and Nature’s “winter gift” to us is now on display: Weeping trees. Her decorative autumn “giftwrap” of colorful foliage has fallen away, revealing for
Herbs & Their Supernatural History
By Pam ShadeOctober 27, 2020 Steeped in legends and lore, herbs provide a physical link to the beliefs and practices of people through the ages. A common element among ancient
Winter Gardening: Preparing Plants For Winter
New England gardeners have to expect some winter damage to plants no matter how well chosen, sited or cared for their plants may be. There are, however, several ways to
Backyard Bird Feeding is Spectacular in the Fall
By Melissa Mayntz at The Spruce Backyard bird feeding is great in the fall, and the right autumn bird feeding tips can help birders attract a wide variety of both
Burning Bush: The Care-Free Shrub
As early as mid-October and continuing through much of November, it’s ubiquitous throughout the northeastern USA. This time of year we can’t help but remark at the brilliant, intensely-red foliage
How to Force Paperwhites & Amaryllis
As the days get shorter and the weather cooler, we could all use a taste of summer brightness and color in our lives. Forcing bulbs indoors is one of the
Fall Shedding on Evergreens
This time of year we get quite a few concerned calls and emails from customers who are noticing that their new evergreens are turning yellow or auburn and dropping their
Autumn Garden To-Do List
Before the first “hard” frost (~25°F) Now, until the ground freezes:
9 Essential Tips for Keeping Your Houseplants Healthy
No matter what plants you have in your collection, they all have similar basic needs. Here’s how to keep them in tip-top shape. By BH&G Garden Editors Updated September 15,
Fall is for Planting!
Over the years at this time of year you’ve likely seen the “Fall Is For Planting” slogan displayed at local garden centers. Professional horticulturists agree that autumn is an ideal
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo)
When a fruiting female Ginkgo tree grows in your neighborhood, October is an “interesting” time to be outdoors. Ginkgo’s late-autumn leaf coloration is exceptional, as is its tendency to abruptly
8 Simple “Do Now” Steps to Get Your Roses Ready for Winter
There are a few simple things that you should be doing for your roses right now to help get them ready for their winter dormancy. 1. Stop deadheading Deadheading encourages
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