The good news is that you can still plant bulbs as long as the soil is not frozen. So far this year we have experienced a few warm spells (intermixed with cold spells!) which have left the soil ...
Planting flower bulbs at the right time of year using the best methods for the specific flowers can help ensure that you have a rainbow of color blooming in your garden. One common question is whether ...
Previous generations of gardeners knew that coaxing bulbs to bloom early was the easiest way to have fresh flowers in winter. Here’s how they did it. By Margaret Roach Before Page Dickey and Francis ...
If you admired your neighbor’s tulips and daffodils last spring and wished that you had some of these flowers in your yard, now is the time to plant these hardy bulbs before the ground freezes if you ...
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 ...
Flower bulbs are being planted in a trench in a garden. - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Emily Dickinson thought hope was the "thing with feathers," but a flower bulb seems like a better metaphor for ...
Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths. Spring bulbs can be used in lots of different ways – from borders edged with tulips, to naturalized ...
Fall is in full swing and winter is just around the corner, but spring is only five months away, and now is the time to start thinking about planting flower bulbs so you’ll have those beautiful spring ...
Bulbs are a rewarding option for both containers and borders, and many can be left in the ground ready to bloom again the following year. While taking good care of your spring and summer bulbs is ...
Garden flower bulbs are easy to grow though they often need to be planted months in advance for bold, healthy blooms. While most freshly planted bulbs can withstand the cold winter weather outdoors, ...