It’s about time to start decking those halls. I love using natural materials and plants as holiday décor, and one plant known for merry and bright is the amaryllis. The amaryllis we buy for our homes ...

Plus, how to preserve the bulbs to flower the following year. Timing is key—plant amaryllis bulbs in mid-November to enjoy their bright blooms just in time for Christmas. Give bulbs bright, indirect ...

Forcing is a horticultural term that means manipulating a plant’s environment, primarily the light and temperature, to get it to bloom at the desired time. Although you may not realize it, you are ...

Waxed amaryllis bulbs require no watering due to their wax coating, making them low-maintenance holiday decorations. The ...

Q: I have a friend who gives me an amaryllis bulb every year. I love them. I love having something blooming in the house during the winter. But I can’t bear to kill anything, so after they are done ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images / Irina Nazarova If you're wondering, what all the fuss is about waxed ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. We have a large lantana bush growing on our fence. Lately, the leaves ...

Waxed amaryllis bulbs require no watering due to their wax coating, making them low-maintenance holiday decorations. The decorative wax coating allows the bulbs to be placed anywhere without the need ...

Amaryllis bulbs are often grown around the winter holidays for their big, colorful flowers. But perhaps you've never seen a waxed amaryllis bulb before. They're already trendy holiday decorations in ...