Castor bean plants are easy to care for, low maintenance, and they grow very quickly. Even beginners can enjoy the large showy foliage in their gardens once you learn how to care for them. This guide will teach you what your plant needs for water, sun, soil, and fertilizer, plus I’ll share tips on location, The post How To Care For Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis) appeared first on Get Busy Gardening ..read more

Knowing how to treat your Christmas cactus after blooming means you can continue to enjoy its beautiful flowers every year. In this guide, I’ll show you how to save your Schlumbergera buckleyi (aka December cactus) after the holidays, and share my tips for keeping it healthy long-term. From deadheading the flowers to fertilizing, watering, and The post What To Do With Christmas Cactus After Blooming (5 Tips!) appeared first on Get Busy Gardening ..read more

Learning how to treat your Thanksgiving cactus after blooming is important so it will continue to display its colorful flowers every year. In this guide, I’ll show you how to save your Schlumbergera truncata when it’s done flowering, and provide aftercare tips for keeping it healthy. Although it’s a popular holiday plant, you’ll be glad The post What To Do With Thanksgiving Cactus After Blooming (5 Tips!) appeared first on Get Busy Gardening ..read more

Understanding amaryllis dormancy is key to helping your plant bloom consistently year after year. In this guide, I’m going to explain everything you need to know about this natural part of your plant’s life cycle, including the timing, how to care for your dormant amaryllis, and how to revive it after. I’ll also tell you The post Dormant Amaryllis Care, Timing, Preparation, & How To Revive It appeared first on Get Busy Gardening ..read more

Watering Thanksgiving cactus correctly is key to maintaining your plant and keeping it healthy and looking beautiful. One of the biggest struggles people have with Schlumbergera truncata is giving it the perfect amount of moisture, without overdoing it. So in this post I’m going to tell you how to figure out exactly when it’s time The post How To Water Thanksgiving Cactus appeared first on Get Busy Gardening ..read more

Reblooming Christmas cactus is much easier than you may think, and in this post I’m going to explain how to encourage yours to flower again year after year. Getting your Schlumbergera buckleyi to bloom again in time for Christmas depends on 3 main factors: darkness, low temperature, and timing. Below I will give you step-by-step The post How To Get Your Christmas Cactus To Bloom Again (3 Steps!) appeared first on Get Busy Gardening ..read more

Butterfly weed is easy to care for, low maintenance, and also grows very quickly. This gorgeous butterfly and bee-friendly plant adds color to any landscape, and is great for beginners. But it still needs the right attention and environment to thrive. In this detailed guide you’ll learn all about how to care for butterfly weed. The post How To Care For Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) appeared first on Get Busy Gardening ..read more

Bromeliads are popular for their striking bloom spikes and colorful bracts and flowers. To get the most enjoyment possible out of your plant, it’s important to understand when, how long, and how often bromeliads flower, and what to do after the blooms fade. In this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about bromeliad The post Bromeliad Flowers: When, How Often, & How Long They Bloom appeared first on Get Busy Gardening ..read more

Propagating begonias is fun, simple, and rewarding, allowing you to expand your collection without the expense of buying new plants. In this post, I’m going to explain how to multiply begonias by rooting the cuttings or leaves in water or soil, with full step-by-step instructions. I’ll also list all the essential supplies you’ll need and The post How To Propagate Begonias In Water Or Soil appeared first on Get Busy Gardening ..read more

Storing amaryllis bulbs for the winter is simple, and saving them means you can enjoy them again year after year. Many people don’t realize that they can easily store their holiday amaryllis through the winter, and regrow them again next season. In this post, I’m going to show you three methods for overwintering amaryllis plants. The post How To Store Amaryllis Bulbs For The Winter appeared first on Get Busy Gardening ..read more