December 30th, 2009 
admin HOUSEPLANTS •On cold nights, move houseplants back from icy windows to prevent chilling injury. •Over-wintering geraniums like bright light and cool temperatures. Keep soils on the dry side. •Be sure newly purchased indoor plants are well protected for the trip home. Exposure to icy temperatures for even a few moments may cause injury. •Water houseplants [...]
December 22nd, 2009 admin Several of our favorite holiday plants should be kept from children and pets, yet often they pose no serious danger in small amounts. There are many other and more toxic substances to children in homes to be mindful of, especially cosmetics and personal care products. The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), the most popular flowering potted plant [...]
December 15th, 2009 admin December brings family and friends together to celebrate the holidays. Make sure you have a safe season by taking a few precautions before your guests arrive. For starters, take care with holiday decorations, especially if your guest list includes young children or pets. Although poinsettias have proven not to be poisonous, they may cause internal [...]
December 10th, 2009 admin If you received a poinsettia, cyclamen, or other flowering plant for the holidays, there’s no need to throw it out with the Christmas tree. With proper care and feeding, these potted plants will continue to bloom for many weeks and may even bloom again next year. Azaleas like it cool, wet (don’t overwater), and bright [...]
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Tags: amaryllis, Azaleas, Christmas cactus, cyclamen, Flower care, holiday plants care, poinsettia 
No Comments » December 8th, 2009 admin Most people are only too aware of the damage and corrosive effects of salt on automobiles. On heavily traveled highways from 40 to 80 tons of salt per lane mile per year may be applied. Landowners along these roads also are aware of the damage to plants that such salt can cause. Deicing salt is [...]
