How To Make A Christmas Cactus Bloom, According To An Expert
PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES The Christmas cactus ( Schlumbergera bridgesii ) is a low maintenance houseplant and a popular holiday gift beloved for its stunning blooms. Christmas cacti naturally flower following the rainy season in their native …
My Dad’s Camellias Are A Welcome Bright Spot In The Middle Of Winter
PHOTO: COURTESY OF KARI CRIBB There’s not much I look forward to in the month of January. Christmas has come and gone, and all we’re left with are gray days and weather that can’t make up its mind. The lone bright spot for me in these …
8 Best Flowers For A Cutting Garden In The South
Cutting gardens are trending, and with good reason: Flowers make us happy, and it doesn’t get any fresher than harvesting from your own back yard! “It’s rewarding to grow flowers you can bring inside to enjoy,” says grower Lisa Mason …
6 Florida Gardens To See Spring Flowers In Bloom Before Anywhere Else
PHOTO: COURTESY HARRY P. LEU GARDENS Thanks to a year-round sub-tropical climate, Florida boasts some amazing gardens perfect to visit any time of year. From sprawling historic gardens to horticultural wonders to museum-adjacent gardens, …
15 Stunning Red Flowers For Your Garden
PHOTO: ROSEMARY CALVERT/GETTY IMAGES Red always makes an impression. When your garden is feeling a little glum, add a pop of red to spice things up. No matter where you plant a red flower, it will become a centerpiece in your garden, …
8 Fall Flower Box Ideas To Dress Up Your Windows
LAUREY W. GLENN If you’re looking for fall container ideas that don’t involve window boxes, you can convert any of these combinations to a standard pot. Use these ideas as a jumping-off point to create the ideal autumn display for your …
12 Best Cool Season Annuals For Winter Gardens
GETTY IMAGES Many of the plants on this list are hardy in northern climates as well, but southern gardeners have more options when it comes to winter color. As noted, the same plant may be used quite differently from one region to the …
The 12 Best Plants To Grow In Your Living Room
It’s amazing how much better any room looks (and feels!) with greenery. Like kitchen plants and bedroom plants, adding plants to your living room décor can refresh and update a space. Even one or two small tabletop plants or a large …
Using Ice Cubes To Water Your Houseplants?
PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Social media is full of so-called hacks to make your life easier. When it comes to houseplants, there are plenty of experts claiming the best ways to care for them. However, just because someone has thousands of followers …
From Fragrant Magnolias To Colorful Plumerias, A Guide To Flowering Trees In Florida
Plumeria. PHOTO: SOUTHERN LIVING Looking to elevate your Florida landscape game? Consider adding stunning flowering trees to provide shade, height, fragrance, and a pop of color to make your yard the standout of the neighborhood. While …