The holiday season is full of traditions and holiday houseplants have played an important role in seasonal celebrations for centuries. While Christmas trees and mistletoe immediately come to mind, they are not alone. There's numerous other plants that boast Yuletide. Decorating with plants is easy with a little imagination, so let your creativity be your guide and don't be afraid to experiment. And, as you get ‘wrapped’ up in the frenzy of holiday season remember plants are always a great gift.
Looking for a reliable and great looking houseplant? Go for the Starlight Ficus, a striking variegated form of the weeping fig that has simple glossy, green leaves ringed with a decorative white band. Just like it's green counterpart, Starlight prefers very bright indirect light making it an ideal houseplant for sunny indoor spaces. Keep evenly moist, but not wet or dry. Trim as needed. Left alone the Starlight Ficus can reach up to 6 feet tall. Remember, this easy-to-grow plant makes an ideal gift for the home, office, apartment, dorm or den!
Growing your own herbs is a rewarding and efficient way to making it easy to harvest fresh herbs for cooking, and with Thanksgiving a little more than a week away, it’s never too soon to start planning your menu. So, here are some of our favorite crowd-pleasing holiday recipes using your very own fresh herbs. These classics combine fresh rosemary, thyme and sage to create dishes that will dazzle your guests! Once the holidays are over, place your herbs in a kitchen window sill. And remember, herbs also make a great hostess gift to bring along to your Thanksgiving gathering.
Ribbons are perfect for holiday decorating. They’re cheerful, inexpensive, versatile and readily available. Our design team loves to use ribbon in expected and unexpected places. Here’s their top three ways to use it for holiday decorating.
