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Cyclamen, kalanchoe, poinsettia, paperwhites, amaryllis, Christmas cactus, English ivy and rosemary topiaries offer weeks of added color and interest to the home during the holidays. Most perform best in bright,…

Small hollies, conifers, twisted willow and redtwig dogwoods make great additions to winter pots and can be added to the garden come spring.

Remove frozen plants from pots and hanging baskets and replace them with evergreen boughs, branches with colorful bark or berries, and interesting seed heads from perennials and ornamental grasses. Leave…

The idea of a living Christmas tree that can be planted outdoors after the holidays often sounds appealing, but without proper selection and care, this can be a disappointing experience.…

If you haven’t already winterized your irrigation system, do it right away to avoid broken pipes and costly repairs.

Winter is a good time to lime your soil if it is acidic. Your local UT Extension office can provide you with instructions on how to take the soil samples…

Check out the sale racks at your local garden center for bulbs that have been reduced in price. If they feel firm and are not moldy, they should still be…

Force bulbs indoors like narcissus, hyacinths, and amaryllis for color early in the new year. Start paperwhites in late November for Christmas flowering. Keep your paperwhites from flopping over by…

Begin to increase the time between waterings, but do not cut back on the amount of water.