Fall bulb planting will lead to healthier gardens and the satisfaction of supporting local ecosystems with every bloom.

It is hard to resist the promise of "guaranteed to bloom" bulbs when you see them on store shelves or in glossy catalogs. Those bold claims make it sound like you are buying a foolproof shortcut to a ...

Spring flowering bulbs bloom in our climate between February and April. They add charming beauty to our spring gardens. Feel free to purchase bulbs from nurseries now while the selection is good, but ...

If you want spring flowers but you do not want to have to worry about the deer, plant daffodils. Daffodils are poisonous to deer, and they know it. They will not eat daffodils. With daffodils, you are ...

Pennsylvania’s climate is perfect for growing spring-blooming bulbs. We have plenty of winter cold for favorites such as tulips and daffodils to get their needed “chill” time, then we usually have a ...

Squirrels don't eat daffodil bulbs because they contain lycorine and other alkaloids which are unpleasant and harmful to ...

Every autumn, gardeners around the world prepare for the spring season by planting an array of flower bulbs. However, many are missing out on a unique opportunity. There’s a spot in your garden that ...

Since I have been involved in the gardening business for the majority of my life – which has been a very long time – I find myself reminiscing more and more each year. When I was growing up in the ...

There is perhaps no sight more exciting to an avid gardener than a yard full of spring-blooming bulbs in full flower. Bulbs herald the gardening season, and their colors are a welcome sight after the ...

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 ...