The emergence of bulbs in spring heralds the annual start of the garden springing back into life from its winter slumber. The sight of the early bloomers, such as snowdrops and winter aconites, can be ...
There's not much that rivals spring bulb bloom in the garden. The anticipation all winter. The inevitable forgetting where you planted bulbs or that you planted any at all. And then the show. It’s a ...
Flowering bulbs can be planted in fall or spring, depending on the variety. Bulbs planted in fall need to develop their roots before the first frost and need a freezing period to bloom. Bulbs planted ...
All other bulbs may be planted into sunny, well-prepared beds now without chilling. Plant bulbs in holes dug about twice as the height of the bulb. Larger bulbs, like daffodils and tulips, are planted ...
I noticed Dutch flower bulbs in a store on sale at discounted prices. I would like to plant some if it isn’t too late. What do you recommend? It is not too late to plant Dutch flower bulbs for bloom ...
One way to welcome spring is to plant bulbs in the fall. Planting time varies by zone and type of bulb, but the rule of thumb is if ground is not frozen, go for it. Clear your planting area where it ...
Bulbs always seem a bit like magic. Each dry, papery capsule holds a whole plant and everything it needs to bloom. With a little planning, these enchanting flowers can fill your garden with color from ...
Hyacinths are perennial bulbs that can come in early spring back year after year in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8, with a fragrant scent that's a treat after a long winter. But before most other flowers ...
Fall is a busy time for us gardeners as we work hard to get our yards ready for winter and prepared for spring. One of the most vital things to get done in October is planting all your spring bulbs, ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As we enter the fall season, gardeners consider planting selected bulbs for enjoyment as they bloom in the spring. This column opens with a brief overview of ...
Autumn is here, and many gardeners like to continue gardening through the season. The crisp, cool weather shouldn’t deter you from adding new plants to your garden or home landscape. As soon as the ...
Q: I want to add spring bulbs to my garden but have limited space given how many mature perennials and shrubs are already growing there. Can I squeeze them in somewhere else? A: Autumn is ...