When gardeners think of spring-blooming bulbs, the top four plants that come to mind are crocus, daffodils, hyacinths and ...
Bulbs are fantastic little bundles of plant potential. They require almost no maintenance at all—simply pop them in the ground in well-drained soil, water deeply, then wait for the show. After a long ...
Lasagna planting, or 'bulb lasagna', is the fall gardening trend that can make a huge difference to your spring blooms. But if you've never heard of the term, it might leave you feeling confused. When ...
Lasagna as in layers… plant several different bulbs in layers for a professional look either right in the ground or in a container. Place the container in a cool, dark place, such as a garage or ...
DENVER — This is prime bulb planting weather. It's also a good time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. The soil is still relatively warm so that the bulbs can send out new roots to pump moisture ...
Bulbs bursting with color are one of the best ways to light up an outdoor space, long before most perennials, trees and shrubs have begun to grow. Planting spring bulbs should result in a gorgeous ...
In 1985, Rich Santoro became fascinated watching his sister-in-law (and neighbor) planting bulbs in her garden. Santoro, who works with concrete in his professional life, didn’t do much gardening and ...
The magic of flower bulbs is irresistible. You plant these weird-looking things in October, and by spring, they’re transformed into graceful plants with velvet blossoms in vivid colors. Bulbs like ...
With a little planning in the fall, a dazzling display of blooms will emerge when your garden awakens in the spring. September is a great time to plant bulbs for a spring bloom because as the ...
We’re getting close to the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs in our gardens. November is really the best bulb-planting month here in Louisiana, and we can plant bulbs as late as early December, ...
WASHINGTON — When the temperatures drop, it might feel like gardening season is over, but experts say fall is prime time to plant spring bulbs. “You plant them now so that they can start to take root ...
Today’s cottage garden design is a modern interpretation of a long-established practice. Colonial settlers and homesteaders relied on their gardens for survival. They tightly planted fruits, ...