The Strader's Blog

Living gifts are wonderful for any holiday, and they are particularly popular in winter when they bring a lovely touch of nature indoors for us…

Whether you prefer a single candle in each window or a 12-foot tree covered with glittering decorations, we have everything you need to create a…

A fresh cut tree can be a wonderful addition to your holiday décor as well as a treasured Christmas tradition. Unfortunately, with poor care a…

A poinsettia plant is the quintessential holiday decoration and hostess gift for holiday parties or visits. They’re great as a centerpiece, decorating a step, or…

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the joyous tradition of decorating our homes with festive wreaths, garlands, roping, and arrangements. There’s something…

Waxed amaryllis is a beautiful, unique, and easy-care holiday plant, and you can enjoy it for weeks after the holiday season. The more you know…

Celebrate the season with your feathered friends by decorating a tree in your yard, or even one in a container, with special treats they’ll love.…

During the holidays, we often spend a great deal of time, money, and effort decorating inside our homes, but why not continue outside? There are…

Do you miss the vibrancy of your flowerbeds and your landscape’s rich, lush colors once winter sets in? With warm-weather pots, window boxes, and hanging…

Have you noticed the odd-looking plants with neon-bright flowers blooming since Halloween? You may know them as Thanksgiving cactus, Christmas cactus, or Crab Cactus. Whatever…