Roses are a Valentine’s Day staple, and fortunately, they are not toxic to pets. The main risk comes from the thorns, which ...

LISTEN UP Art Songs for the Heart The term “art song” can seem vaguely daunting, suggesting that all those other songs you like aren’t sufficiently artful somehow. In fact, they’re a wonderful way to ...

Well loved as a bold decorative holiday bloomer, the red amaryllis is a hot favorite for winter displays. These red amaryllis ...

Many people buy an amaryllis bulb every year to enjoy this houseplant's big blossoms, and throw the flower away once it dies.

2. Lilies: These are popular Valentine’s Day flowers, but they’re toxic to both cats and dogs. In some cases, ingesting lilies can be fatal, though it does depend on the species of lily. Other issues ...

• In mid-winter repot the bulb into a pot that is no more than five centimeters larger than the bulb’s diameter. Amaryllis like to be pot-bound to a certain extent. When planting, do not disturb the ...

Francie Brooks and NooNee Brooks, Elizabeth’s respective deb sister and grandmother, were joined by Elizabeth and Grace ...

Azaleas are hardy here, and so are likely to survive the recent freeze. Wait until spring, when new growth emerges, to prune ...

It was wonderful to receive the gift of a plant over the holidays. You don't need a green thumb to take care of it. There are four things to remember: keep the soil moist, position it in the ...

Amaryllis like to be pot-bound to a certain ... You should see signs of new leaves or a flower stalk emerging. Q: Thanks for your column, I enjoy it very much. I have been trying to save more ...

Today marks the beginning of the Chinese “year of the snake.” The lunar calendar is different from the Gregorian in that it ...