Cacti are some of the most intriguing houseplants you can grow. With tough spikes, smooth skin, and blossoms coming out of nowhere, their personalities are unlike any plants we’ll find in Illinois. They have a reputation for being easy to care for, and even though...
So you’ve mastered the snake plant and the indoor herb garden? It’s time to add beautiful flowers and flashy foliage to your home. Begonias are popular outdoor annuals for the garden, but they make elegant indoor plants as well. Here’s how to master indoor begonia...
Looking for an easy-to-grow plant with a pleasant personality? Chinese evergreens have long been celebrated as houseplants that bring good luck into your home. Here’s their full story on their symbolism and a guide to proper houseplant care! The Symbolism of...
Small is beautiful—it’s a mantra that many people are adopting today, and it can be applied to any area of our life, including Christmas.Tiny Christmas trees are in vogue. And if you’re going for a small tree, why not make it a bonsai (pronounced “bōn-sī”)? These...
It’s easy to treat poinsettias like another Christmas decoration, one to put on display wherever they look best, and then kindly put away—or discard—when the holidays are over. But these festive poinsettia plants are as alive and eager to grow as any of our year-round...
Your Amaryllis bulb takes approximately 5 to 8 weeks to bloom after planting, depending on the time of the year (shorter in the spring) and temperature. If you do not want to pot your bulb right away when you purchase it, keep it in a cool place at about 50º. Choose a...
