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A close-up of a cluster of green Christmas fern fronds. Numerous tiny, sawtooth-edged leaflets that make up the fronds are unfolding from a central stem. The frond is beautifully curved throughout, and the leaflets are arranged in a pattern resembling feathers.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Christmas Ferns

Are you looking to add a festive native evergreen to your garden? Opt for Christmas fern for a fountain of green fronds year-round. Christmas fern is striking as an accent, border, or mass planting and also pairs beautifully with other shade-loving perennials. Add lushness to the winter garden with native Christmas ferns. Join garden professional Katherine Rowe in exploring the benefits and growing how-tos for this sturdy native wood fern.

houseplant trends 2024

Houseplants

7 Beautiful Houseplant Trends for 2024

Houseplant trends are continuously changing, with sustainability, minimalism, and living art the focus this year. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains the top 7 houseplant trends for 2024, with tips on trying them for yourself.

Closeup of Blue Holly covered in frost

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Blue Holly

Would you like to add hollies to your landscape? With many attractive species of holly to choose from, it can be hard to decide which is best for you! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago will detail why blue hollies make the best addition to your garden and how to care for them.

A cluster of crisp white paperwhite blooms with orange centers flower atop sturdy green stems.

Bulbs

How to Pickle Your Paperwhites So They Last Longer

Are you forcing paperwhite bulbs this season? Pickling your bulbs is a great way to keep your plants looking their best and standing straight and tall throughout their blooming time. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will walk you through the process of pickling your paperwhites.

Close-up of a small Chihuahua puppy near a potted Poinsettia plant against a blurred background of a light room. The puppy sits in a small white bed with a white blanket. The Poinsettia plant produces deep green, oblong, lance-shaped leaves with pointed tips. The most distinctive feature is the vibrant bracts, which are modified leaves that come in red color.

Flowers

Are Poinsettias Toxic For Pets?

Poinsettias are festive and beautiful plants that evoke the holiday spirit, but are they poisonous for your pets? Read on to learn more about these pretty plants and how they may affect your fur babies.