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 ...

Learn how to care for amaryllis to enjoy their big, beautiful flowers for the holidays, and what to do with them afterwards. Huge, colorful flowers on tall stalks make amaryllis a holiday favorite.

Timing is key—plant amaryllis bulbs in mid-November to enjoy their bright blooms just in time for Christmas. Give bulbs bright, indirect light, steady warmth, and careful watering to help them grow ...

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 ...

Plant a few bulbs in your home now and this winter you can enjoy a dramatic, large red amaryllis or a group of dainty, fragrant paperwhites. And you don’t have to wait too long for flowers. Some of ...

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 ...

The hybrid amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a readily available tender bulb with large, showy flowers that is easily grown indoors in a container. This bulb will not overwinter outside in the Chicago region ...

Fill your garden with a succession of colorful blooms with our complete guide to planting spring, summer, and fall-flowering ...

The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are fun times to visit your local garden center. In addition to the usual live Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands, you can find some beautiful flowering ...