Winter Care
Perennials: If you mulched
over plants after the ground froze to give them more protection from
the harsh winter temps, then you should be fine until the ground starts
to thaw. Be sure
to pull the mulch away as the tulips start to come up in spring, so
that the mulch doesn't suffocate the new plant growth.
Poinsettia Care:
Poinsettias are NOT poisonous. The plant has gotten a “bum rap.”
apparently early in the 20th century, when a child in
Hawaii died and the poinsettia was wrongly blamed. The reputation
stuck and gained credence, although the USDA and the US Consumer
Products Safety Commission have given the poinsettia a clean bill of
health.
Avoid drafts or excess heat
from appliances, radiators and ventilating ducts. Ideal
temperatures should never exceed 72’F in the daytime or 60’F at
night to prolong bright colors of the bracts. Keep away from
household traffic, and protect from damage by children and pets.
Keep the
poinsettia in a room with as much natural light as it would take to
read fine print. Water when soil is dry to the touch and always
discard the excess water. Make sure to either remove the foil pot
cover or cut slits in the bottom for drainage.
Below are additional care sheets for more
specific recommendations:
Amaryllis Bulb Care
Bulb
Planting and Care
Christmas Cactus Care
Christmas Tree Care
Clematis Pruning
Poinsettia Care
Tree & Shrub Pruning
Winter Tree
Protection
Container
Care - Full Sun
Container
Care - Part Sun/Shade
