Gardenbite: Tips for selecting and transporting holiday plants| #GoodGrowing
The holiday season is here, which means evergreens, poinsettias, amaryllis, and other holiday plants have arrived in stores. Plants are often at the center of our holiday decorations and traditions and are frequently given as gifts. Whether you’re buying them as gifts or for yourself, learn about what to look for when selecting your holiday plants and how to transport them to avoid cold weather damaging them so they can be enjoyed throughout the holiday season.
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00:35 – Tips on selecting holiday plants
00:44 – Poinsettias
02:20 – Christmas cactus
03:20 – Amaryllis
04:15 – Norfolk Island Pines
05:30 – Inspecting and transporting plants to avoid damage
07:50 – What to look for when selecting Christmas trees
Need information on caring for your holiday plants? Check out these Good Growing articles:
Poinsettias
Holiday cacti
Amaryllis
Norfolk Island Pines
Caring for Christmas trees
Poinsettias
Holiday cacti
Amaryllis
Norfolk Island Pines
Caring for Christmas trees
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