Every year around this time, folks in my online gardening groups start discussing whether it’s a good time to plant tulips. And while planting bulbs in the dead of winter may seem like bizarre ...

Autumn, when trees take on sunset colors and nights are growing cold, is the time to invest in next spring by planting flower bulbs. “They’ll pay you back by blooming in April and May,” said Spencer ...

After a long, dark winter, the appearance of early spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils are a welcome, colorful harbinger of spring. If you want to look forward to a garden full of yellow, pink, ...

Bulbs always seem a bit like magic. Each dry, papery capsule holds a whole plant and everything it needs to bloom. With a little planning, these enchanting flowers can fill your garden with color from ...

Question: Pods have formed at the top of some of my amaryllis plants after the bloom declined. It looks like they are full of seeds. Can they be used to start more plants? Answer: Increase your ...

For some of us, planting time is long past − but not for me. I am always busy in the fall, planting everything I can. It is almost time to plant garlic, which is my easiest crop of all. And I’ll soon ...

When fall arrives and outdoor temperatures fall, gardeners and landscapers often begin thinking about putting gardens to rest. But the autumn season is still a great time for planting trees, shrubs ...

Flowering bulbs can be planted in fall or spring, depending on the variety. Bulbs planted in fall need to develop their roots before the first frost and need a freezing period to bloom. Bulbs planted ...

The best time to plant spring bulbs depends on your growing zone. In general, you should plant bulbs six weeks before your projected first frost date. For many growing zones, October is the best time ...