Planting amaryllis bulbs outside is relatively straightforward. To set your garden up for success, our experts recommend following these planting steps: Soak the bulb: When the threat of frost has ...

The National Garden Bureau designates a specific plant to celebrate each year. The goal is to promote awareness, education and appreciation for that particular plant — and this year, one of the ...

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Q. I bought boxed amaryllis bulbs in early January, and they bloomed beautifully on the window sill in early February. How do I store and plant the bulbs for next season's blooming? A. Remove flower ...

Amaryllis originated in the tropical regions of South America and are easy to bring into bloom either indoors or outdoors. They come in many beautiful varieties and colors including red, white, pink ...

If you received or purchased an amaryllis bulb last winter, you have either placed it outdoors for the summer or you are wondering what to do with it. Hopefully, you haven't cut off the tops. No, I ...

DEAR JOHN: Basically, you got lucky. The pathogen Plasmopara obducens, which causes the downy mildew disease that has plagued impatiens these past few years, is not only soilborne — it’s airborne. I ...

Q: I recently saw an amaryllis blooming in a neighbor’s garden. Will my potted holiday amaryllis survive if I plant it outdoors? A: The plants sold as holiday amaryllis are actually hippeastrums.

As the fall garden season winds down, finish the last few outdoor chores. Next on the list for gardeners: a much-deserved nap before the busy holiday season ahead. Trees With our winter temperature ...

Easter has lilies. Thanksgiving has gourds. Christmas has poinsettias. And Valentine’s Day should have amaryllis. For the uninitiated, amaryllises are big bulbs that can produce among the biggest and ...