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They’ll pay you back by blooming in April and May,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in ...
When planting spring bulbs this fall, remember your companion plants! They can add contrast, serve as a backdrop, and hide ...
The ultimate guide to five of the best spring-flowering bulbs to plant in September, while there's still time.
If you're looking for a fragrant flower that grows from a bulb, consider hyacinths ( Hyacinthus orientalis ). "Under a warm ...
Most bulbs should be planted mid-September through the first part of October to grow roots before the ground freezes. Tulips ...
Get ahead of the spring gardening rush by purchasing gladiolus bulbs in February for colorful blooms in summer and fall. Start early spring planting by buying garlic bulbs and planting them before ...
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 ...
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 ...
Autumn is here, and many gardeners like to continue gardening through the season. The crisp, cool weather shouldn’t deter you from adding new plants to your garden or home landscape. As soon as the ...
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 ...
True bulbs have layered bulb scales, a basal plate and a protective tunic,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Most are planted in ...
Timing when to plant bulbs can be challenging in warm climates. We explain the best time to buy, plant, and pre-chill bulbs ...