A garden can be defined many ways: a plot of land used for the growing of flowers, vegetables, herbs and trees; an area of fertile, cultivated property; even as a verb “to lay out, develop or tend.Poinsettias will last through the holiday season if given proper care.
Buy fresh plants that show no signs of leaf drop or wilting and protect them from cold air when bringing them home. Plants do best in bright, indirect light in a room that is kept between 65 degrees and 70 degrees.
Remove any wrapping that impedes drainage. Allow the soil to dry a little between waterings. Empty pot saucers to avoid standing water. Keep the plants away from cold drafts and heat registers.
– Adrian Higgins, Washington Post
