Plant bulbs in containers now to enjoy potted blooms in the spring. Here's what you'll need to know — from pot selection to safe storage.
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 ...
As the gardening season winds down, consider preparing a pleasant spring surprise for yourself. Fall is the perfect time to create a container garden of spring bulbs that you can enjoy indoors before ...
Fall is an exceptionally busy time for us gardeners, as we work hard to tick off all our planting tasks before the coldest weather arrives. If you've found yourself pushed for time this season, ...
The emergence of bulbs in spring heralds the annual start of the garden springing back into life from its winter slumber. The sight of the early bloomers, such as snowdrops and winter aconites, can be ...
For a dense show of flowers and a succession of bloom, plant bulbs in layers this autumn. Hazel Sillver looks at the ...
Question: I would like to start some bulbs in containers for winter bloom inside. Could you explain how to do this? What kinds of bulbs should I plant? Answer: Various fall-planted bulbs can be ...
When Christmas passes, it reminds me that the next few weeks are an important time for planting certain spring flowering bulbs. This includes tulips, hyacinths and other bulbs that have been ...
Every autumn, gardeners around the world prepare for the spring season by planting an array of flower bulbs. However, many are missing out on a unique opportunity. There’s a spot in your garden that ...
Question: Last year I purchased pots of tulips and daffodils ready to bloom in January and February. Could I plant some bulbs in pots now and get them to bloom in January? Answer: Yes, forcing bulbs ...