January 10th, 2010 
Don Belvedere Team When choosing your poinsettias this holiday season, make sure to pick the best that will last the longest. Check the little yellow flowers in the middle of the red or colored bracts (these are actually leaves that changed color). These tiny, inconspicuous flowers should be present, and unopened. Otherwise plants may be old, or watered [...]
January 6th, 2010 Don Belvedere Team Keeping ice off roads and walks, safely, checking houseplants for spider mites, and picking the best poinsettias, are some of the gardening tips for this month. Although salt does melt ice, it also can damage plant roots, so substitute sand or kitty litter to provide traction, or use one of the commercially available products made [...]
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Tags: cyclamen, gardening tips, palms, penstemons, perennials, poinsettias 
No Comments » December 30th, 2009 Don Belvedere Team 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 Don Belvedere Team 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 Don Belvedere Team 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 [...]
