[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hristmas and other winter holidays bring out the desire to fill our homes with greenery and decorative flowers. With a little extra care and forethought, many of these wonderful plants can continue to thrive long after December becomes just a distant memory.

Choosing a living Christmas tree is a great place to start. You can have it indoors for the holiday season, and then enjoy it for the rest of the year as a beautiful addition to your landscape. The trick is to choose the r...