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A cluster of small green fruits with smooth skin and white star-shaped flowers, surrounded by glossy oval leaves on a branch of Citrus limon.

Fruits

Why Your Lemon Tree is Dropping Flowers: 9 Causes and Cures

Lemon trees are must-have fruit trees! They’re great options for gardeners who want fresh lemons throughout the winter. Sometimes, lemon trees drop their blossoms instead of forming fruit. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in curing these nine causes of premature blossom drop.

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Fruits

When and How to Harvest Lemons

If you've decided to plant a lemon tree and want information on growing a bountiful harvest, here's everything you need to know about picking the delicious fruits. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about this tart and tangy citrus that makes a wonderful addition to the landscape and a great patio tree.

Top view of poinsettia varieties with multi-coloured bracts in shades of pink, red, variegated and yellow surrounding small yellow flowers, while dark green leaves with pointed edges add contrast to the plants.

Flowers

32 Unexpected Poinsettia Varieties to Try this Season

Are you looking to grow colorful novelty poinsettias this winter? In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum takes you through the most unexpected poinsettia varieties to try this season. From multicolor beauties to adorable rarities, these lesser-known poinsettias will add endless style to your indoor spaces.

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Fruits

9 Citrus Tree Pests to Watch For This Season

Citrus trees offer delicious fruit, bright winter foliage, and perfume-like aromatic flowers. As fun as they are to grow, they have a few pesky predators to look out for. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum covers the most common citrus tree pests that could harm your citrus trees this season.

Close-up of a dying orchid plant with dark green, wilted, and shriveled leaves, sitting in a white plastic pot with potting soil topped with a thin layer of coconut bark, offering a glimpse of how to revive a dying orchid.

Flowers

9 Ways to Revive a Dying Orchid

Orchids are bred and hybridized to be exotic, long-blooming houseplants, but sometimes they are finicky. We may fall behind on meeting specific needs and find ourselves with a declining beauty that needs a fresh start. Explore the potential of bringing an orchid back to health with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

Close-up of a starting seed tray with young Snapdragon seedlings showing smooth oval cotyledons and emerging heart-shaped true leaves, sprouting in December.

Seeds

17 Seeds With Long Germination Times to Start in December

If you’re wondering what to sow in December, take note of seeds with long germination times. Since these seeds take multiple weeks to germinate, planting them in December allows you to end up with healthy transplants by the time planting season arrives. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares vegetables, flowers, and herbs that you can plant in December.

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Bulbs

How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs in Water: 9 Expert Tips

Amaryllis are gorgeous interior additions during the holidays. Their quick-growing blooms are easy to force in water for a striking display. Follow a few key steps with garden expert Katherine Rowe to get your bulbs growing in water and for enjoyment beyond the season.