Bulbs

It is easy and fun to grow beautiful paperwhites inside. These flower bulbs are easy to get started and a fun project for kids. The aromatic flowers add a wonderful spring scent to your whole...

Bulbs are an easy way to create a perennial garden, and, once established, most bulbs require only minimal care. Depending on the species of flower bulb and your local climate, bulbs may be...

You just figured out how all those holes in your yard got there, and now you want the source gone. Perhaps your newly planted bulbs have gone missing and you know why. Chipmunks are pretty...

Iris plants are beautiful flowers that bloom around Easter. They come in a variety of colors with long green leaves. Irises are a perennial plant and will multiply each year when they start...

Some tender bulbs often don't survive harsh winter weather in the ground. Other bulbs, including those that are crowded, not producing flowers, or faring poorly in wet summer soil, can also...

Garlic is by far my favorite seasoning. Garlic compliments so many foods. Including : Easy foods such as Spaghetti, Garlic breads, Roasted garlic and more challenging foods like Fried chicken....

Having flowers blooming indoors during the cold winter months can bring life and color to a normally dreary time. Forcing bulbs to bloom inside is not that difficult and can even be accomplished...

Do you want to be the envy of your neighbors? Do you want some early Spring color? Tulips are perhaps the easiest way to get the most bang for your buck. Your tulips are going to put on a...

Most daffodils love growing in a cold climate. The frigid winters with frequent snow followed by cool springs are ideal for their growth and blooming. Success with daffodils for Northern...

Unfortunately many gardeners in the deep South believe that the climate is too hot for growing daffodils or they've given up after choosing the wrong varieties. Even if you live in a hot gulf...

The season that we call fall is the perfect time to not only address your spring bulbs in your yard but it’s also time to plant your bulb’s in containers. If you enjoy gardening then you will...

Autumn is the time of year when you plant daffodils. You can plant the bulbs from late September to mid November, or until the first hard frost. The daffodil flower comes in many colors as well...

The bearded iris is easy to grow in most parts of the United States. They are one of the showiest garden flowers and come in just about any color or combination you could want. Here's what you...

Planting any bulb is quite simple wether its a Daffodil, Tulip or Crocus. Ensure the soil is well drained before planting and you should be ok

Snowdrops, true to their name, bloom very early in the year, even in the snow. But by the time the weather warms up they have finished their annual show and already are underground and dormant. It...

With toddlers or twin toddlers, trying to plant and see something grow is a challenge to say the least. That is why, having fences installed in your backyard and around your home is imperative. If...

Paperwhites are an easy way to add cheer and greenery to your home in the Winter months--and it helps that they are so easy to maintain!

A good way to brighten a dreary winter day is to have a pot of colorful flowers blooming on your windowsill. Normally tulips bloom in the spring after a fall planting. However, with a few simple...

Lifting your iris bulbs means digging up the bulbs to divide them or amend the soil. Just follow these steps to implement the procedure.

Not all perennial bulbs are winter-hardy throughout the country. Some bulbs must be removed from their planting area and stored until the Spring.

Classic spring-blooming bulbs include daffodils and tulips, but other seasons also boast impressive performers, such as summertime's lilies and gladiolus. None are for procrastinators--or for...

Tuberous begonias have magnificent flowers. To keep them growing year after year, the tubers must be dug from the ground and stored during cold weather. Fleshy begonia tubers will rot if left to...

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) will bloom when planted in the ground. The plants are hardy where the soil does not freeze in the winter. Grown for their impressive dinner plate-sized flowers, amaryllis...

Pots full of spring-blooming bulbs shout "Spring is here!" They are easy to plant and have the added benefits of being easy to care for, portable and squirrelproof.

Nurseries, mail-order catalogs and online garden sites offer a huge selection of spring-flowering bulbs. Here's how to choose from that wonderful array and ensure a colorful garden next spring.