Planting bulbs in fall is easy, but the timing can be challenging in the South. Blazing hot autumns and short winters often result in a less-than-spectacular display of spring flowers. Knowing the ...

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 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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Annuals, perennials, and flowering trees and shrubs all have their parts to play in your garden's design.

Mother Nature is such a tease. On warm, sunny spring days when we see masses of tulips blooming we’re enticed to plant while we’re in the mood. But Mother Nature says that’s neither the time nor the ...

If you admired your neighbor’s tulips and daffodils last spring and wished that you had some of these flowers in your yard, now is the time to plant these hardy bulbs before the ground freezes if you ...

Autumn has finally arrived! We have shorter cooler days, and the leaves are turning brilliant fall colors. Gardeners with some foresight and planning can use this time of year to plant bulbs for a ...

Question: Could you give me some suggestions for planting fall bulbs so they have their best impact in the landscape? Answer: There are many ways to use bulbs effectively in the landscape. To begin ...