Q: I forced a bowl of paperwhites and they are nearly all finished blooming. Two questions, if I may. First, they grew really tall, 19 inches tall to be exact. I needed to insert a dowel into the ...

Have you ever heard of forcing paperwhites with alcohol (the kind we drink)? I heard this from a friend recently and immediately thought it was bogus. What do you think? — Caroline A common problem ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Paperwhites (Narcissus papyraceus) are traditional Christmas favorites because they're easy to grow indoors for beautiful winter blooms. These ...

Forcing is a gardening term that usually refers to making plants bloom out of season. Forcing is done by manipulating a plant’s environment, primarily light and/or temperature. Really, it’s not so ...

A: The bulbs can be forced (made to grow) in clear, shallow bowls with no drainage holes or pots. Partially fill the container with washed gravel or stones, then place the bulbs on the gravel or ...

And you thought gardening was for gentle souls. What about forcing bulbs to bloom when they're trying to sleep? In the case of paperwhites and amaryllis, don't fret. They don't sleep. Unlike ...

Force more than one bulb for a more dramatic effect. Plant one bulb per 4-inch pot and group several of these pots, or plant three bulbs in a 5- or 6-inch pot. Plant the bulbs with the tips right at ...