The author notes that hydrangeas, which are perennial everywhere, are noted for being pink or red growing in alkaline soil ...

After the blooms fade, it can be tempting to tidy up your garden beds straight away, but resist the urge to cut things back too soon. The green leaves that remain are doing an essential job ...

I find it much simpler to plant bulbs than sowing seeds, but even though there’s less to go wrong, it’s still possible to make some errors. Here are 7 bulb planting mistakes to avoid to ensure you can ...

Eucomis bulbs are usually planted in spring, but Fiona suggested that gardeners start them in pots and containers now to get an early start. These bulbs should be planted about 15cm deep to create ...

If the flower bulbs you purchased months ago are still sitting on your deck, you’re not alone. Here are tips from a master gardener.

News Home and garden Gardening: Plant bulbs now for spring blooms Thu., Oct. 17, 2024 After a long, dark winter, cheery, colorful spring bulbs like these daffodils and snow glories can light up ...

“Planting bulbs in early fall gives them plenty of time to grow the roots they need,” Campbell said. It also ensures they have time to chill. Spring-blooming bulbs won’t bloom unless they ...

I pack four bulbs into a 4-inch pot and share them in February and March when friends need a pick-me-up. This is also the time to plant bulbs outdoors for spring.

As the summer garden winds down, it’s time to think about spring flowers, and the best way to ramp them up would be to plant bulbs now. We’re all familiar with tulips, daffodils and hyacinths ...

Allison McManus, co-author of “ The First-Time Gardener ” (Cool Springs Press, $10 paperback, 2021), says native bulbs also increase plant diversity, provide early-season wildlife and ...

Plant daffodil bulbs about 10-15cm deep and 10cm apart in well-drained soil since they thrive in full sun to partial shade. ( Getty Images/ iStockphoto) (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) ...