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Timing when to plant bulbs can be challenging in warm climates. We explain the best time to buy, plant, and pre-chill bulbs ...
If you're looking for a fragrant flower that grows from a bulb, consider hyacinths ( Hyacinthus orientalis ). "Under a warm ...
Gardeners are constantly gaming the system, using fertilizers to force plants to direct energy toward more blooms, more fruit ...
When planting spring bulbs this fall, remember your companion plants! They can add contrast, serve as a backdrop, and hide ...
Spring-flowering bulbs are available in many stores now. Best selections are at full-service nurseries and garden stores. Bulbs do dry out in stores, so buying early gives you the best quality. If you ...
Most bulbs should be planted mid-September through the first part of October to grow roots before the ground freezes. Tulips ...
True bulbs have layered bulb scales, a basal plate and a protective tunic,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Most are planted in ...
When should you plant peony bulbs? While you may know when peonies are in season, and wait eagerly for them to arrive in ...
Spring-blooming bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are garden oddities because they have to go in the ground dormant the fall before in order for them to bloom the following spring. That’s ...
Flowering bulbs are one of the harbingers of spring, bringing with them a splash of unexpected color. For all their beauty, bulbs are surprisingly low maintenance, containing both seed and the source ...
Want the perfect plant that doesn’t clash with other flowers in the landscape? Bulbs are your answer. Their trouble-free nature and early welcome of spring explains their popularity. No need to be an ...