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As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
DALE NAPIER
As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
Hello everyone! This week's blog was written for the sole purpose of getting you excited for the holidays! And of course, with a little bit of plant care mixed in there. Here's a list of the best plants to have around to increase your home's curb appeal, and impress all your family members coming over for the holidays! Poinsettia Nothing says Christmas like an abundance of poinsettias! And with a little love and carefulness, these colorful plants can remain vibrant and blooming for weeks after Christmas is over. Poinsettias need proper light, water and temperature to hold their bloom. Poinsettias should be watered thoroughly, and kept in semi-cool, humid areas with indirect sunlight. be careful not to over water them, or root rot can occur. Never fertilize poinsettias while they're in bloom, and only do so if you intend on keeping them after the holidays are over. Christmas Cactus Christmas cactus are beautiful, and typically bloom at Christmas! And by doing so, makes it a wonderful addition to any holiday decor. Not only is this plant incredibly easy to care for, but it makes a great gift. As for care, Christmas cactus does well under normal indoor home conditions, and requires little care. Christmas Cactus will produce the best blooms if placed indirect sunlight, and if the soil is kept slightly moist, but letting soil dry out between watering intervals. Holly Holly bushes can make an excellent addition to your outdoor garden decor. The bright berries add a beautiful splash of color in the winter, and mix well with other blooming flower come spring. Care-wise, Holly bushes are best planted in spring or fall. low temperature and increased rainfall make it less stressful for Holly. The best location for Holly is in moist soil with full sun, but Holly can adapt in less-than-ideal conditions. Amaryllis Amaryllis is a big, beautiful addition to any holiday decorations. They make an excellent statement piece to decor, since they bloom big, vibrant colored flowers. As for care, they can be cared for Indoors with a little work, and their bulbs will be ready to bloom around mid-November. Indoor Amaryllis needs to be watered twice a week, fertilized every 2 to 3 weeks, and out of direct sunlight for long portions of time. And if you can do that, you'll have some of the most beautiful flowers you've ever seen! Scotch Pine
Last but not least, the infamous Christmas tree. Christmas trees, either cut or live, are the centerpiece of all Christmas decor. Most commonly used and grown In Missouri are Scotch Pines and White pines. Scotch Pines are found in most of North America, and grows well in deep, well-drained and moist soils, and is highly adaptable. Scotch Pines are often used as Christmas trees, due to them being extremely durable as well as attractive, and are able to withstand indoor conditions for weeks after being cut!
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