Gardeners are constantly gaming the system, using fertilizers to force plants to direct energy toward more blooms, more fruit ...

Bloom time is the most important consideration when layering bulbs in containers. "Usually, bulb layering consists of three layers, so you want to select three distinct flowering times," Bradley ...

If you're looking for a fragrant flower that grows from a bulb, consider hyacinths ( Hyacinthus orientalis ). "Under a warm ...

Flower bulbs are at the top of my list for action this week. The heaven-sent days of rain have changed the business of planting them. As the summer drought persisted, I wondered how we would plant ...

" Fall is the perfect time to plant tulips, daffodils, crocus and other spring flowering bulbs," Michigan State University's Extension said. "Spring flowering bulbs are generally quite homely, but ...

When planting spring bulbs this fall, remember your companion plants! They can add contrast, serve as a backdrop, and hide ...

True bulbs have layered bulb scales, a basal plate and a protective tunic,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Most are planted in ...

For those dreaming of a vibrant spring display, now is the opportune moment to get bulbs into the ground. Bulbs promise a riot of colour, from the vivid yellows of daffodils to the rich purples of ...

While soaking bulbs is not recommended for most species, there are a couple of bulbs you do need to soak before you plant ...

It’s bulb-planting season if you want a riot of colour in spring, from the vivid yellows and subtle creams of daffodils, to the rich purples of crocus and the soft blues of camassias. But there are so ...