Amaryllis Photo from the NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune archive Amaryllis bulbs can be planted in pots indoors now. When April arrives, plant the bulbs into your garden. In the spring, the amaryllis will ...

Q: The last freezing rain damaged my amaryllis foliage. Should I trim the leaves or leave them alone? Are they going to bloom? A: Remove any soggy or limp foliage; new leaves eventually will emerge.

Q We got delayed in pruning our Knockout roses. I kept one of your columns from several years ago on when to prune, so I know we are a little late. They are putting on new growth now, and so we wonder ...

Question: Amaryllis plantings in my yard still have their long, green leaves. Do I cut these off before new growth begins? Answer: A mild Florida winter has left many perennials with green foliage, ...

Q. Every year when my hydrangeas come back in the spring, I get new growth on only the lower part of many of the branches. Should I trim off the top part of these branches? — J. Robbins, Virginia ...

Cooperative Extension Placing a pot of amaryllis on its side in a dark place will allow it to dry out and prepare it for the next season's blooms. Winter weather last week has slowed many outdoor ...