"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When the chill of winter keeps you indoors instead of in your garden, blooming houseplants are a balm to ...

Dear Master Gardener: I like the look of a cyclamen and thought I’d give a red one to each friend for Christmas. Is it a good choice? Do they last long and are they easy to have as a houseplant?

With proper care, cyclamen will bloom indoors for several months and can be kept through the summer to provide another round of blossoms next winter. Most cyclamen are florists' cultivars that are ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Knowing how to repot a plant is an ...

Your home is nothing without plants. I said it and I meant it. Covering corners, tabletops and window sills in greenery is a must for any home interior. Not only are indoor plants aesthetically ...

I would like to buy a flowering plant for a friend to celebrate his new home which he just moved into and am looking for a suggestion. — Randy Avers, Chicago I think a cyclamen would be a nice choice, ...

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