While you might think that your backyard is in hibernation in winter, you’d only be partially correct. Fall is prime bulb planting season, and those small little organisms you stick into the ground ...
But there are a few things to consider before you go shopping. By Margaret Roach Shopping for flower bulbs: It’s one of the more joyful summertime garden chores, certainly better than dragging hoses ...
Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...
Regardless of the season, planting bulbs involves more than simply covering them with dirt and calling it a day. Putting in a little extra time and effort to do things the right way can make a big ...
Bulb planting is an easy-to-ignore fall chore because we don’t see the results right away. Nevertheless, if you want to enjoy the first signs of spring next season, now is when we should plant ...
Discover 27 flower bulbs you can grow in pots and the best bulbs for containers with tips for easy planting, vibrant blooms, ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tiffany Jenkins at The Bloomery in Hopkinsville helps us plant our flower bulbs now to get beautiful blooms in the spring. The tip if the bulb should be pointing up, and the ...
Planting bulbs in fall creates a beautiful garden in spring. The word "bulb" is used to describe certain plants; however, technically the plant grows from an underground organ referred as the bulb.
However, some animals such as chipmunks or voles like to go underground, dig out and eat bulbs. As you plant your bulbs this year, here are some tips to keep them safe from digging pests. Plant deeper ...
There's not much that rivals spring bulb bloom in the garden. The anticipation all winter. The inevitable forgetting where you planted bulbs or that you planted any at all. And then the show. It’s a ...
As we head toward mid-October, it’s time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. Here, I am using the term “bulbs” although we know that there are tubers, corms and other options — in addition to bulbs.
Amaryllis are one of the best plants for the winter season. Their colorful blooms bring beauty inside the home when we need it the most. But nothing is more frustrating when you've planted your ...