And besides a decorated Christmas tree and a twirled-up mantel, what better way to do it than with a beautiful blooming ...

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 ...

If your green thumb is itching to dig in the dirt this winter, grow amaryllis! Learn how to care for amaryllis and get the bulbs to rebloom.

QUESTION: I purchased an amaryllis bulb last fall and it bloomed beautifully over the winter. I've kept it inside in a window and it has done fine. Can I plant this in the ground, or should I continue ...

The amaryllis bulb, plain and ordinary, is full of surprises that arrive just in time for the holidays. Amaryllis bulbs are easy to force into spectacular bloom for weeks of stress-free enjoyment.

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 ...

If you like the traditional red amaryllis, you will enjoy the giant red flowers of Double King, writes Westfair ...

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 ...

Plant amaryllis bulbs about 8 weeks before you want them to bloom. Grow amaryllis indoors in pots or outdoors in frost-free zones. Provide bright light, regular water, and occasional fertilizing. Huge ...

Question: Several of the amaryllis bulbs we planted in containers have flowered. Now that the blooms are gone, can we keep them in the containers outside or do they need to be planted in the ground?

That bold, trumpet-shaped amaryllis you received for the holidays has more to give. You can transplant your potted bulb in April to build your own amaryllis garden collection: • Remove the bulb from ...