Bulbs

It is important to provide your plants--indoors or outdoors--with an ample amount of water so they have plenty of great nutrients. To help keep water supplies steady, especially in dry climates,...

The riot of color produced by blooming bulbs is a sure harbinger of spring. Tulips are an indispensable part of the spring garden--made even more so by the ease of care. Once established, tulips...

The colorful blooms of crocuses, tulips, irises and hyacinths are some of the first signs of spring in many areas. Gardeners love to plant bulbs because they are low maintenance and beautiful...

Crocus bulbs are some of the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring. Some even start flowering in the late winter. These hardy bulbs can tolerate low temperatures during the winter and still...

Daylilies are a dependable, beautiful and nearly indestructible addition to any perennial garden. While each individual flower lasts only a day, the entire plant yields many flowers, providing a...

Buttercup flowers are small, yellow (sometimes white with a yellow center) flowers that usually possess five petals. The flowers contain several stamens with yellow anthers surrounding a green center.

Planting bulbs in the spring such as tulips, crocuses and daffodils adds a variety of colors to the garden or yard. Before planting bulbs determine your planting zone and where you would like to...

Nancy Ingstrom, from The Boston Fern, in Aberdeen SD, has several suggestions about planting seeds. She says that a successful seed planting leads to a good harvest, a beautiful garden, and a fun...

You can grow a bulb in soil or in pebbles and water. But using a vase or bottle will allow you to watch the bulb grow. If you use a plastic bottle, it's a simple way to remain earth-friendly by...

Hibiscus are flowering shrubs that can be grown inside or out. The blooms on all hibiscus are quite large and dramatic but those with the largest blooms and shiniest foliage are generally tropical...

Tulips are grown from bulbs. A bulb is any underground plant storage system that contains the entire life-cycle of the plant. There are many kinds of bulbs including corms, rhizomes, tuberous...

Bulbs are simply overgrown roots that store food for the next season's growth in a fleshy growth. Planting spring bulbs is one of the most immediately rewarding garden tasks; if the bulb is...

Paperwhites, or narcissus, produce white, delicate, star-shaped blooms with a sweet fragrance. They grow from bulbs, which store the essential nutrients and make the plants quite self-sustaining...

Caladiums, grown from tubers, produce large, decorative leaves in colors of red, pink, white and green. Plants vary in height from 12 to 30 inches, depending on the cultivar. Caladiums planted in...

Planting flowers bulbs is a gardening chore that is normally done in early spring or late fall. Depending on the type of flower you have chosen, the bulbs will require certain soil depth, specific...

Amaryllis plants are spectacular bulb plants with a long spring bloom period. They can be grown successfully indoors and out (in warm climates). Gigantic blossoms in carmine, pink and apricot...

With a bit of advance planning and preparation during October, Midwestern gardeners can enjoy colorful blooms each spring. Bulbs are the easiest way to ensure the earliest possible start in your...

As an indoor plant, an amaryllis will flower anywhere, and for many flower-lovers, forcing the amaryllis to flower during December is a holiday tradition. Of course, the amaryllis is by nature an...

Tulips are among the most recognizable of all flowers and they are also very easy to grow. They grow from bulbs and do not have to be bought and replaced every year. Given the right conditions,...

Planting canna lily bulbs can be a vastly rewarding experience. The large, brightly colored flowers and broad sweeping leaves create a scene in the landscape that is unparalleled. In USDA Plant...

Much like their Dutch cousins, the African amaryllis produces stunningly colorful plants, which are easily grown indoors and outdoors in the summer heat. The difference between the two plants...

Crocuses are perennial bulbous flowers native to Europe, Africa and Asia. They usually grow to about 6 inches in height and thrive in hardiness zones 3 through 8. Crocus bulbs produce colorful...

Daylilies offer a combination of favorite gardening elements that combine to form a nearly perfect bedding plant. Arcing, lance-shaped leaves that provide a bushy presence are accented by gorgeous...

Gladiolas are heralded by gardeners for their contribution of tall funnel-shaped blooms adding splashes of color to yards. You can purchase bulbs that will bloom creamy white, peach, red, violet...

There are a couple of reasons to store your tulip bulbs. If you live in a severely harsh winter climate, storing your bulbs over the winter will help protect them from damage. Another reason may...

The Easter lily or Lilium longiflorum produce large, white trumpet-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance and dense, rich green foliage that grows down the stem to the soil line. The Easter lily is...

The canna lily grows on a rhizome and is not a true lily, but a member of the Cannaecae family. Prized for extra large, variegated leaves, the lily-like flowers come in hot tropical colors like...

Bulbs, such as tulips, irises and daffodils, produce some of the most beautiful flowers in the garden. Planted each fall, gardeners wait through the winter eagerly anticipating the arrival of the...

Forcing spring bulbs allows you to have bright blooms in winter when little else is flowering. The most common bulbs for forcing are hyacinth, crocus and daffodils. These bulbs usually bloom in...

Plant purple tulip bulbs the same way you would plant tulips of any other color. The key to great looking tulips of any color--and the key to successful flowering of all bulbs--is to ensure that...

Spring-flowering bulbs come in a paintbox array of colors, and your landscape is the empty canvas just waiting for your creations. Plan a succession of flowering bulbs for a floral display which...

Amaryllis produce pastel, striped or white blossoms. They can be grown outdoors in the summer months or as a houseplant during the winter and spring months. With proper care, the amaryllis will...

Irises are a favorite perennial for gardeners for their wide variety of colors and the beautiful contribution their flowers make to landscapes. You have your choice between bearded, beardless and...

There are a number of different types of Oriental lily bulbs you can choose to plant in your garden. Rio Negro, Red Empire, Stargazer and Joyful are just a few that should be planted in the spring...

Begonias are an excellent shade plant that produces bright blooms throughout the spring and the summer. In the off season, begonia bulbs can be stored in a cool, dark location until you are ready...

What we think of as an amaryllis is not the same as the belladonna lilies of the genus Amaryllis. The Hippeastrum is what most gardeners think of when discussing the amaryllis. This amaryllis is a...

Planting bulbs is a great way to usher in the spring growing season. Start planting spring blooming bulbs in the fall. Make sure that you look at their package to be sure when they should be...

A lily is an example of a plant that propagates by producing new bulbs or corms. These bulbs or corms are also responsible for food storage. Bulbs contain many parts but are mostly composed of...

The bell shaped bloom of an amaryllis makes a beautiful addition to any garden or landscaping project. According to Paul A. Thomas, the Extension Horticulturist at the University of Georgia...

Spring blooming bulb flowers such as the daffodil and tulip are graceful beauties heralding the arrival of a new growing season. Once the lovely trumpet or cup shaped blooms fade away, however,...

The Colorado State University Extension reassures daylily fans that, once daylilies are established--having survived one winter--they require very little winter protection. Giving them plenty of...

Cannas are tropical flowers that grow from 2 to 6 feet tall with large, broad leaves and blooms of yellow, red and orange. The plants are propagated by rhizomes, which are stems that grow under...

Planting spring-flowering bulbs is a great way to add color to your garden. In order to ensure that your spring bulbs will come out looking their best, you should fertilize them in the fall during...

Planting bulbs is easy and foolproof. Bulbs are planted when the ground is cool, when nighttime temperatures average 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Most bulbs prefer a sunny location, but can be...

Begonias are extremely colorful and shade-tolerant annual flowering plants, and are a great way to add a seasonal accent to a shady part of your yard or garden. Because there are so many...

Forcing bulbs refers to making a flower bloom indoors prior to the natural blooming season. Almost any bulb can be forced; most varieties will be noted inside the catalog or at the home center.

Amaryllis is one of the most popular plants for in-home growing and beginning gardeners. According to the Amaryllis Bulb Company in Lakeland, Florida, this is because the amaryllis are the easiest...

Tulips are technically perennial plants that should come back every spring without the need to replant them. But depending on the climate you live in and the critters that inhabit your yard,...

A selection of perennial lilies bring colorful life to the garden. With hybrids such as the vibrant Corina or the delicate, speckled Sterling Star, you can create a floral masterpiece that will...

Planting bulbs will give a wonderful return on your investment as they continue to grow for years and years to come. Most bulbs bloom in the spring, although there are some that bloom in summer,...