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If the rich red blooms of poinsettias pop into your head when you think of Christmas, you aren't alone. Many people think of the flower as a traditional part of the holidays. But there's another popular plant that produces colorful blooms throughout the holiday season: the Christmas cactus. While the poinsettia typically blooms for one season, the Christmas cactus will keep blooming year after year. Separating Christmas Cactus from the Hol… Read more

Top Fruit Trees for Colder ClimatesIf you reside in an area with cold winters, you might not be able to grow papaya, orange, mango, or banana trees, but there are several other fruit trees that thrive in cool climates.A lot of varieties of fruit trees need a stretch of low temperatures for the trees to bear fruit. Hence, they are very well-suited to colder climates. All you need is the relevant knowledge and care.Here is a list of the top winter… Read more

Fall Tree Planting  Spring is full of color, new growth, and typically a gardener’s most desirable and favorite time of year. However, what many individuals do not realize is fall provides unexpected benefits for tree planting! While it may seem counter intuitive to plant during the fall when most trees are dropping their leaves, this GrangeKnows article explains just why fall is actually the ideal season for tree planting. When a tree i… Read more