Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gfed / Getty Images Because orchids bloom for months, they might give the impression that their flowering period never ends but it ...

After the blooms on your moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) have shriveled and fallen off the plant, you're left with a long, bare green stem (technically called a spike). Should you cut it off or leave it be ...

Question: I was told after crape myrtle blossoms fade all you have to do is cut off the flower heads and the plants produce more blooms. Is this true? Answer: Gardeners can increase the number of ...

There’s something quietly luxurious about stepping outside, snipping a few stems, and styling your own bouquet before your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fusionstudio via Shutterstock When you receive (or give yourself) a beautiful bouquet of flowers, they look great for a day or two ...

As the short, cold and often gray days of a Kansas winter drag along, cut flowers become even more appealing than usual to brighten a dining table or entryway. Their red, yellow, orange, and other ...

Cut brown orchid stems completely; green ones may need selective pruning. Pruning helps the orchid refocus energy on healthy growth and boosts chances for future blooms. Use sterilized tools and cut ...