Discover why some flowering bulbs need to be planted in spring, while some need to be planted in fall, according to garden ...
Bulbs bursting with color are one of the best ways to light up an outdoor space, long before most perennials, trees and shrubs have begun to grow. Planting spring bulbs should result in a gorgeous ...
As the days get shorter and cooler, it’s time to plan our spring gardens. October is an ideal month to plant “underground ...
When we think of bulbs in the garden, our minds likely turn first to those we typically plant in fall with the promise of early spring blossoms, such as crocus, daffodil, tulip and hyacinth. While ...
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 bulbs in the garden and focuses on ...
October is a great time to plan a colorful spring garden. Plant these bulbs once soil temperatures cool so they'll develop ...
When planting spring bulbs this fall, remember your companion plants! They can add contrast, serve as a backdrop, and hide fading foliage without taking over.
Even if you got a bargain price on flowers and shrubs at the garden center, October is not the time to put some plants in the ...
One of my favorite garden quotations is the comment E.B. White made about his wife’s determined planting of bulbs each fall, no matter how cold the weather in their Maine garden. Katherine gathered ...
If your bulbs are planted too far apart, you won’t achieve the bright swath of blooms and color you may have been ...
Key Points The best time to plant spring bulbs depends on your growing zone.In general, you should plant bulbs six weeks before your projected first frost date.For many growing zones, October is the ...