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How To Make Your Poinsettia Turn Red

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The time of year for decking your halls with festive foliage has passed, but nothing says holiday cheer like a beautiful poinsettia! Bright, cheerful, and easy to care for, poinsettias make a great addition to any home at any time of the year. However, one challenge many people face is getting their poinsettia leaves to …

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7 Ways to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree

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As the holiday season winds down, you may still be debating when to take down your tree and how to dispose of it. Whatever you decide, avoid throwing a live Christmas tree in the landfill. Real Christmas trees are biodegradable, meaning there are several sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternatives for disposal.  Before you take down your Christmas tree, check …

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6 Creative Things To Do With Your Old Christmas Tree

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The holiday season is almost over, which means saying goodbye to the beloved Christmas tree you put up in your home. But just because it’s time for the tree to come down doesn’t mean it has to go into the trash can. Instead of tossing out your old Christmas tree, why not give it a …

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5 Ways to Dispose of Your Artificial Christmas Tree

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When the Christmas season ends, you may ask yourself what to do with your artificial Christmas tree. This is especially true if you have had it for a while, and it’s starting to look like Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree. Or you’ve decided to make the switch to live trees.  If you’re discarding an artificial tree, doing so safely …

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How Often to Water Your Christmas Tree

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Is there anything better than the smell of a fresh Christmas tree during the holidays? Fragrant pine needles, twinkling lights, and all the ornaments — Christmas trees make the holidays just a little more magical! When it comes to keeping real Christmas trees fresh, there’s a bit of care involved; namely, the water mustn’t dry out. Follow along …

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11 Houseplants That Make The Perfect Christmas Gift

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Christmas time is the perfect opportunity to show your family and friends how much you care about them. But finding the perfect gift can be a challenge. If you’re looking for something thoughtful that will last beyond the holiday season, houseplants make excellent gifts! Not only do they beautify a home, but some also provide …

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How To Get a Christmas Cactus To Bloom More Than Once a Year

Christmas cactus plants (Schlumbergera truncata) are most loved for their beautiful blooms, though they generally only last a few months of the year. The trailing succulent tendrils are plenty to write about, but the flowers are truly what make these plants stand out. While the greenery stuns year-round, you may wonder how you can see the blooms …

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