Bulbs

With its broad tropical leaves this plant adds a touch of the exotic to the summer garden. Its form resembles that of the banana, with foliage that can range from light green to bronze. Depending...

Dahlias are a beautiful specimen of garden flower. These flowers grow from tubers in healthy, well-drained soil. Many gardeners are intimidated with the thought of growing dahlias due to the extra...

The fall planting of flower bulbs is to work the earth and bury beneath the soil a promise that spring will come again. Beneath the falling leaves and cooling temperatures of autumn, in a...

Fall is the perfect time to clean up what's left of summer garden beds, and to begin planting your fall flower beds. Flower bulbs are often on sale during the fall, and with a little bit of work,...

Bulbs are a great thing to plant if you want flowers that will continue to grow each year. Science bulbs are perenials, you will be sure to have a spectacular garden all spring!! Bulbs are easy to...

Many gardeners take great pride in the bulbs that they have planted in their flower gardens. They are always hopeful that the bulbs will be productive from year to year, helping to sustain their...

Right before the first frost comes in the fall, this is the perfect time to plant bulbs for springtime flowers. You can order bulbs from a garden supply house. They will choose the bulbs for you...

Spider lilies, often called naked ladies or mystery lilies, are fall-blooming bulbs that will add a bright splash of color to your garden. Spider lilies sprout strap-shaped leaves in spring that...

Planting bulbs prepares your garden for spring. Because of the different blooming times, it is important to plant several types of bulbs in the same area or next to other plants. Layering...

Tigridia, known variously as tiger iris or tiger flower, displays brilliant color and handsome foliage. Although more difficult to tend and propagate than most bulb-type flowers, gardeners with an...

Hyacinths are one of the spring mainstays of the garden, keeping company with tulips and daffodils. Autumn planting is the ideal way to winterize hyacinth bulbs to enable them to emerge from the...

Gladiolus flowers are perennials that stand tall and beautiful. The flowers vary in color and give your garden a dramatic, lush feel due to their long, flower-filled stalks. The gladiolus does...

Do you have a lily container plant indoors that you wish to move outside? Lilies grow best outdoors in Zone 5 and above. Between the middle of September until the middle of October is the ideal...

If someone tells you that there is a naked lady in your garden, don't panic. That's one of the nicknames for the surprise lily (Lycoris squamigera). The "surprise" about this flowering plant is...

Lilies are among the most versatile and beautiful flowers that you can add to your garden. To make sure that the plants stay healthy and strong you need to dig and separate lily bulbs every three...

Flower bulbs add a new dimension of ease and beauty to gardening. Selecting bulbs from a catalog and planting them is an experience that enhances your life by bringing beauty to your garden, not...

Paperwhites belong to the Narcissus family. They are similar to daffodils and jonquils, but are smaller and usually are white. They have a heavy fragrance and are a popular flower in the spring...

If lilies already have a place in your garden, consider including some showy stargazer lilies in the mix. Because lilies require different growing times, you'll have bright color all summer long....

Bulbs are one of the easiest plants to grow and give beautiful results with little effort. Most people associate bulbs with spring, but bulbs can flower throughout the year, so choose a selection...

With their sweeping upright stems, funnel-shaped flowers and leaves shaped like swords, gladioli make one of the most striking displays in the garden. According to "The Royal Horticultural...

The sparaxis is a type of blooming bulb plant originally found in South Africa that is now grown around the world in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hardiness Zones 4 through 9. Colloquially...

Eager gardeners often scan their landscapes daily looking for the first signs of spring. When the daffodils poke their green shoots through the muddy soil, hope springs eternal and the gardener's...

Once they are planted, bulbs are the easiest flowers to take care of and grow and are a must have for your landscape. All well planted gardens should have a few bulbs dispersed in it for that...

The calla lily is a tropical plant that is native to Africa. Its shape is much like a mini funnel with a tip that bends outward. It is loved for its classic beauty, scent and ease of growth.

Sparaxis is native to South Africa. This warm-weather plant grows well in USDA zones 9 through 11, where temperatures rarely reach freezing. They are low maintenance, requiring little thought...

Plant spring bulbs in the spring in areas where the ground freezes in the winter. In mild climates, geophytes like bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes, can be planted in the fall, but northern...

If you want to re-arrange your perennial garden, the best time to transplant Asiatic lilies is in the early fall. This gives them time to get adjusted to their new home long before hot summer...

Many gardeners think the growing season is over after their spring bulbs bloom, but there are several summer bulbs that bloom until at least autumn. Summer bulbs recommended in "Summer Bulbs" by...

Daffodils are the first welcome sign of spring with their bright yellow and orange flowers bursting wide open, like little pockets of sunshine wherever they grow. They are easy to plant, easy to...

Ranunculus bulbs are popular in Texas and other areas of the Southwest with mild winters. They grow best in USDA Zones 8 to 11. Plant ranunculus bulbs in October or November in Texas for blooms...

Having Garden bulbs are a great addition to someone's garden and makes it look more beautiful by adding more color to your garden. Most people who don't have experienced gardening bulbs are...

Flower bulbs multiply, so once you plant them in your garden, they'll come back thicker every year. One of the most popular types of bulb is gladiolus. Plant a whole garden full of the same color...

The dahlia is a beautiful flower that will add bright color to your garden all summer long. The blooms are also wonderful for cut flower arrangements. The dahlia, although often called a bulb, is...

There are many varieties and colors of Iris plants. Many gardens feature Iris plants because of the their bold colors and large showy flowers that bloom in the spring. Iris is a perennial plant,...

The gladiolus or gladiola will fill up your garden with brilliantly colored spikes of big flowers. Although they don’t bloom for all that long, they put on a display in the garden that can make...

Irises are striking flowers that come in a wide range of colors from blue and purple to bright yellows and reds. They live up to their name, which comes from the Greek word for "rainbow." Grown...

The popular, vibrant Canna Pretoria, introduced from India in 1963, will liven up any garden space. These large orange blooms will bring color all summer long, and their green and yellow striped...

Few flowering bulbs sport larger or more stunning flowers than does the amaryllis. There are a host of varieties that bloom in many different shades and colors such as orange, red, pink, coral,...

Bulbs probably give the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to being the showiest plants in the garden. They are like fireworks. They grow quickly, flower brilliantly and fade away quietly,...

Spring bulbs produce vivid and beautiful flowers and most also have alluring scents. Don’t despair, if you don't have a yard or garden. Many spring flowering bulbs grow well in pots placed...

As so many gardens go into winter slumber, welcoming blooms inside the house can bring a feeling of springtime into the home or office. Paperwhites, flowers that are in the daffodil family can be...

The Dalia comes (Dahlia pinnatacome), from Central Mexico. The earliest being a single flower type, which grows in well-drained soils of volcanic ash. Dahlia flowers can be propagating from...

Shallots are easy to grow in your home garden. They keep quite a while after harvest and add a unique flavor to your gourmet cooking. Though most commonly planted in the fall, shallots can also...

If you are a flower enthusiast, planting flower bulbs in the garden is right up your alley. Available flower bulbs include dahlias, gladiolus, begonias, tulips and daffodils. Knowing what flower...

One of the first signs of spring are daffodils. Their surprising ability to survive cold winters makes them a great addition to any garden. Once you have a few varieties to enjoy, you can divide...

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