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Do you want to WOW your family and friends this Christmas? Do something unique and different. Instead of trying to find limited space for your collectibles, put them in your tree this year. You...
June may be the most popular month for weddings, but plenty of people get married in the winter. There's no better time to save money on a wedding, and I have some really cool ideas for a low...
Poinsettia plants are a huge part of the American Christmas tradition. It's the number one potted plant sold during the holidays. It's big, showy flowers bring a burst of long-lasting color into...
The poinsettia is the plant you love to hate. It wouldn't be Christmas without the poinsettia's bold red (or other colors), but you keep your fingers crossed and pray that the plant will make it...
If your poinsettia is still alive past New Years Day, it has passed through the shock of being moved from the greenhouse into your home. Odds are good that it will continue to grow for next year's...
A kiss under the mistletoe - a jolly holiday tradition. Here's how to make a mistletoe decoration that's cuter and more elaborate than a simple sprig of mistletoe that's relatively easy to make.
Nothing is worse than buying a $30 poinsettia only to have it drop most of its leaves and wilt before Christmas Day. Luckily keeping a poinsettia fresh throughout the holidays is easy. All you...
Christmas is marked with the Christmas tree, the lights, the holly, the mistletoe and the christmas poinsettia plant. These beautiful plants come in various colors. However, the red poinsettia is...
I love having my dinette set decorative for the holidays. Decorating the table can be very simple and give much joy to the blessed holiday that is upon us. I decorate, but at the same time keep it...
Imagine the dramatic effect of mounds of sparkly purple poinsettia flowers. How about some with turquoise, glittery petals? These poinsettias are not just for your Christmas imagination. Add them...
If your poinsettia is still alive past New Year's Day, it may live to see another holiday season. If you live in a temperate climate in which there are no hard frosts, you can plant this...
Knowing how to make a Christmas wreath enables you to add your own personal touch to your holiday decor. This article will show you how to make a Christmas wreath that's not only beautiful, but...
With their vivid shades of red, poinsettias are the perfect Christmas flower. Also known as the Mexican flameleaf, poinsettias are used for decoration at Christmas time in many areas of the world....
Poinsettias are a beautiful addition to Christmas decorations. Sadly, they are treated as cut or silk flowers by many people and tossed out when the ornaments are put away at the end of the...
Poinsettias are an excellent plant to study in science class. Students should be taught how to classify this plant and then warned about its dangers. Poinsettias can actually make cats and...
These sumptuous hanging pots of poinsettias don't last long, but they are spectacular during the short holiday season. If you live in a climate where temperatures stay above freezing, hang one or...
Poinsettias have long been popular Christmas decorations because of their bright red petals. You don't have to throw out these gorgeous plants after Christmas either. With care, you can decorate...
Poinsettias are not just for the holidays, although that is when you often find them in stores and nurseries. Poinsettias can stay healthy and beautiful throughout the entire year. Simple...
Contrary to popular folklore, poinsettias don't instantly cause cats to get violently sick or die, but they do cause serious gastrointestinal problems in felines. As a precaution, take your cat to...
Flowers may not be the first decoration that comes to mind during the Christmas season. There are plenty of flowers and plants that bloom during the holidays that will brighten up your home and...
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) has become a beloved traditional Christmas plant. Available in white, peach, pink, yellow and red, poinsettias can be purchased almost anywhere in December. Look...
A logical tabletop color theme for a Christmas party is red and white. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars in order to make a smart and inviting dinner table. It is easy to get carried...
Nothing adds beauty and tradition to the holidays more than poinsettias. Typically, the reds and whites are used during the holiday season, but there are other colors that can add an unique and...
Las Posadas is a Mexican celebration that is also held in many parts of the Southwestern U.S. It takes place over the 9 days leading up to Christmas (December 19-24), and commemorates Mary and...
Poinsettias are beautiful plants that are all over during the Christmas season, but notoriously absent throughout the rest of the year. It is possible to keep your poinsettia full and healthy...
Poinsettias are a staple of the holiday season in the United States with brilliantly colored flowers not only in red, but in a wide variety of other colors. Most people buy new poinsettias to...
Poinsettias are not a plant you have to buy once a year. These traditionally strong wintertime plants are offered in abundance at stores around the holidays. However, you can avoid this pitfall by...
Christmas is a wonderful season that includes putting up beautiful decorations around your home. One spot that you shouldn’t miss decorating is your windows. Window decorations can greet...
Have you ever purchased a poinsettia during Christmastime, only to have it die on you a few days or weeks later? These beautiful, vibrant red, yellow or pink plants just shout the Christmas...
One of the most beautiful holiday flower, see how you can keep your Poinsettia healthy longer and keep it growing.
Poinsettia is a flowering plant native to Mexico. The plant is named for Joel Robert Poinsett, amateur botanist and United States Ambassador, who was envoy to Mexico in the 1800s. During his stay...
If you're having a winter wedding, not only do you want the ceremony site to look beautiful, but you also want to turn your reception hall into a winter wonderland. Even if you don't have...
A live poinsettia tree is a beautiful addition to any holiday home. These striking arrangements are easy to build and look beautiful in the corner of a room or in a large entryway. You can place...
This pretty wall hanging makes a beautiful, festive decoration. Poinsettias are often difficult to keep alive after the holidays are over, but this brightly colored wall tree can simply be stored...
If you own a cat, safety is a continuous and daily commitment that you make as its owner. During the holidays as our schedule becomes busier, strangers (to your cat) come into your home, and as we...
Originally a December-blooming plant that grew in Mexico, the poinsettia made its way into the American Christmas tradition due to its large, red, leaf-like flowers (called bracts) and green...
Poinsettias are the most recognizable plant associated with the Christmas, and their beauty has been admired for many centuries. Several myths and misunderstandings about the usefulness of...
Mexican Christmas is a festive celebration of Christ's birth that lasts over a month. While American commercialism has influenced the way that many celebrate the holiday, the majority of Mexicans...
Learn how with proper car, you can enjoy the beauty of the Holiday Poinsettias all year around.
If your little girl has a play, dance or Christmas party to go to during the holiday season, you can make her a poinsettia floral barrette to wear in her hair for the event. She will want to wear...
Poinsettias are the traditional holiday plant, but what do you do with them after the holidays? Can they last through the winter or will they shed their leaves and turn into a Charlie Brown tree?...
A Christmas-themed wedding can incorporate traditional holiday decorations, such as ornaments, poinsettias, nutcrackers, holly and mistletoe. Take advantage of the holidays to hold a...
Make a Christmas centerpiece by using urns filled with pine cones, poinsettias and berries. Create an easy, but beautiful Christmas urn with tips from an event planner in this free video on...
Most plants, trees and shrubs bloom from early spring until late fall, making gardens, lawns and homes a dark and drab environment, as far as plant life is concerned. Fortunately, there are...
Not everyone is gifted with a green thumb, but there are some flowers that are more forgiving to the care they get than others. Once you find your soul mate, you can share a colorful home together.
Poinsettias are synonymous with Christmas. Native to the U.S. Southwest and Mexico, they are prized for their large scarlet blooms in the winter. In their native area they can grow to 10 feet...
The poinsettia is a tropical plant that blooms during the winter months. It requires specialized care to help emulate its natural habitat. Poinsettias are also the victim of numerous rumors...
Poinsettias are most closely associated with the winter holidays and Christmas. They are cultivated and purchased in plastic pots for holiday décor and gift giving. In addition to the classic...
The poinsettia is the most popular plant purchased during the Christmas season. Native to Mexico, there are more than 100 varieties of poinsettias. The "flowers" or the colored parts of the plant...
Many people empty their window boxes in winter to prevent them from filling up with leaves and dead plants. However, even if you don't cultivate flowering plants during the cold months, your...
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