Flower Garden

When planting onion bulbs, they will usually stay dormant during the fall before sprouting in the spring. Add onions to your garden with help from a third-generation flower grower in this free...

Green onion bulbs are really easy to grow and will multiply a lot the following spring. Discover how to plant green onion bulbs in your garden with tips from a third-generation flower grower in...

One of the most precious of flowers. Easy on the eyes and have a fantastic light fragrance that anyone would love to have in their home. Included are a few brief steps on how to successfully...

If you would like to keep your garden vibrant even through the winter months you must plant the right bulbs. You want to plant bulbs that will produce for you scented plants and shrubs with richly...

Gardening is a valuable exercise for children. The fresh air, sweet smell and learning experiences are immeasurable. Children can learn about flowers and the part they play in the nature. They can...

Lilies are really easy to grow and you can even leave them outside during the winter. Find out how to grow lilies from bulbs from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on flower growing.

When planting bulbs for spring, there are a few things to take into consideration, such as picking the right bulbs and always planting in groups. Determine the best way to plant your bulbs for...

Calla bulbs take slightly longer than normal to bloom because they need a good set of roots first. Discover how to plant calla bulbs with tips from a third-generation flower grower in this free...

Lily bulbs need either a garden pot or a container to properly grow. Discover how to plant lily bulbs with guidance from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on flower planting.

The exotic looking Amaryllis is a beautiful flower for the middle of winter. These grow easily indoors, making them wonderful for those times in winter when it seems like spring will never come! ...

Irises come in two types, with roots that are rhizomatous or bulbous, both of which must be split every few years for healthy, blooming plants. Rhizomes grow horizontally and look much like the...

Paperwhite bulbs are a part of the Narcissus flower group that also includes the gladiolus and daffodil plants. These plants produce tall green stalks with an abundance of thin white flowers from...

Like many plants from seeds, flowers from bulbs also require certain temperatures to thrive and survive. Many bulbs, such as tulips, can be grown in a variety of climates. However, other bulbs,...

Select plants based on region and climate. Seed packets show where plants do well, and gardening books and sites specify plants for various locations. For some regions, it's important to choose...

Calla lilies are beautiful flowers. Although they are considered a weed in some countries, that doesn't automatically mean they will sprout anywhere, at any time, under any condition. They need...

The amaryllis is a unique plant because it is able to grow either in soil or in water. Amaryllis comes in a variety of colors and is considered a foolproof flower by many gardeners. Purchase bulbs...

Flower bulb gardens are pretty and low-maintenance. Most bulbs are perennials, meaning they will bloom every year without replanting. Once planted in the ground or in a pot they need only the...

Tulips and crocuses provide splashes of color in your spring garden, but it can be disappointing when hungry squirrels and rabbits dig up your flowerbeds and devour your bulbs. Protect your bulbs...

The hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis), is one of the best loved of spring bulbs. Available in a wide range of colors including white, yellow, pink, blue and purple, hyacinths are prized by...

Eranthis plants, also called winter aconite, bloom small yellow flowers beginning in late winter or early spring and last through the summer. They have underground root structures that are...

Lilies typically bloom from late spring until early fall. They have a bulbous underground root structures and because they self propagate, the bulbs need to be dug up, separated and replanted...

Lilies self-propagate. In just a couple years, one bulb can become many and a spacious and well-planned garden can become overcrowded and not conducive to thriving lilies. In order to keep your...

Cannas are large plants with banana shaped leaves and huge colorful blooms. They can potentially bloom all year in sub-tropical environments. However, in colder zones, generally in USDA hardiness...

The Mylar plant belongs to the Hyacinthaceae family. Hyacinths start out as bulbs, sprout in the spring, and bloom with colorful clusters of flowers. Caring properly for your Mylar plants ensures...

Planting flower bulbs is as easy as finding a spot to grow them. A novice could be intimidated by a formal flower garden, but bulbs can be started in small areas as well. Look for a sunny spot...

Planting tulips is not difficult and is well worth the effort. It is a task that you will enjoy the rewards of for many springs to come. While in some areas September or November may be fine for...

Spider lilies can be grown in pots or easily in your garden. The spider lily plant comes from the Liliaceae family and can grow up to 2 feet tall. Spider lily bulbs grow steadily and produce...

Many of the world's flowers come from bulbs instead of seeds, which means they can be replanted even though the bloom has died. If you live in a region with harsh winters, you'll want to dig up...

A member of the Liliaceae family, the tiger lily is a hardy perennial known for its large, colorful flowers.

The dahlia's bulb is what stores the nutrients that allow the plant to grow each year. They are not typical bulbs in that they are non-hardy tubers. Their subterranean root system, which is...

Many yards contain low-lying ground cover plants like ivy, periwinkle, ajuga and vinca minor that spread across open areas among larger plants. Ground cover plants can be extremely thick, which...

Every gardener would like to raise the strongest, most beautiful flowers in their garden. In order to do this, you are going to have to prevent fungus diseases in your flower bulbs.

Tulips, one of the most recognizable spring flowers, bring beauty to any yard in early spring. Tulips grow from bulbs, which must be planted about half a foot underground. If you have landscaping...

A flower bulb is a storage mechanism for a plant. A bulb contains a bud that will eventually grow and flower, as well as the food the growing plant will need. Most bulbs, including lily bulbs, can...

Some flower bulbs and tubers are too tender to remain in the ground during the cold winter months. Beautiful gladiolas require removal before the hard frosts. Lilies, such as cannas and callas are...

Ranunculus are bright flowers that are versatile for gardens or landscaped beds. They also last a long time as cut flowers, making them popular for arrangements and bouquets. Ranunculus grow from...

Spring bulbs are any bulbs that bloom in the spring, such as tulips, irises, crocuses and daffodils. They are planted in the fall because they need a period of cold weather before they can bloom....

For enthusiastic gardeners, fall and winter are months of planning and, in the case of flower bulbs, planting. Spring and summer are the months in which you enjoy the fruits of your labor (in...

Daffodils can be planted in gardens as far south as Zone 8, which includes Georgia. Whether you are planting the bulbs in the soil or in containers, daffodils will provide a burst of color early...

Autumn is a great time to plant a bed of daffodil bulbs. Anytime during September and October, before the first frost, is a good time to do it. Depending on the size of your daffodil bed and how...

Planting iris bulbs is a rewarding and fun endeavor. Iris bulbs or rhizomes, which do not look very pretty, are easy to plant and produce a beautiful flower throughout the spring and early summer.

Tulips are beautiful, easy-to-manage flowers that add brilliant, bright color to your garden. Native to Turkey, tulips prefer harsher temperatures and grow better in climates with sunny, dry...

Lily of the Valley sprouts in the spring. It has white bell flowers that give off a strong scent. Several small flowers sprout on each plant. After the flowers die, red berries appear. The leaves...

Bulbs are one of nature's great wonders. Able to survive through the winter months, bulbs are plant powerhouses and contain everything a flower needs to make a new start in the spring. Snowdrops,...

Casablanca lilies are one of the most popular species of lilies and are known for their large blooms, which can reach 10 inches in diameter. They have a very strong fragrance so are popular in...

Cannas are generally tall flowering plants with large, brightly colored flowers and attractive foliage. They are a common garden plant that have been cultured into many different varieties. They...

All flowers are grown from some sort of seed, whether they be in the traditional seed form or not. Some flowers are planted from bulbs (a modified, underground stem), and these are sometimes...

Starting a flower garden for the first time can be an exciting moment for a gardener, but deciding how to begin can be confusing. You've picked a garden plot, planted all of the soil and narrowed...

The variety of flowers to plant in winter is more limited than in warmer seasons. It's possible to plant flowers in early winter as long as the ground hasn't frozen yet, or in late winter when...

In Virginia, usually in early March, green shoots begin to appear on the ground, even on ground that is covered lightly in snow. These shoots are the sign that many people are looking for to...