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 ...

Planting spring bulbs in the fall not only sets your garden up for a showy spring display with a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors as the snow melts, but it also fulfils a biological need known as ...

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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As we enter the fall season, gardeners consider planting selected bulbs for enjoyment as they bloom in the spring. This column opens with a brief overview of ...

It’s bulb-planting season if you want a riot of colour in spring, from the vivid yellows and subtle creams of daffodils, to the rich purples of crocus and the soft blues of camassias. But there are so ...

There is perhaps no sight more exciting to an avid gardener than a yard full of spring-blooming bulbs in full flower. Bulbs herald the gardening season, and their colors are a welcome sight after 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 ...

Is there anyone more full of hope and faith than a gardener? After all, it is a leap of faith to plant fall bulbs in the chill of November for the dream of spring blooms. And yet every year this is ...

Spring, summer and fall bulbs do benefit from fertilization! The soil fertility and pH in your garden plays a role in determining the amount or if it is needed. While not absolutely necessary, ...

Since I have been involved in the gardening business for the majority of my life – which has been a very long time – I find myself reminiscing more and more each year. When I was growing up in the ...

Pennsylvania’s climate is perfect for growing spring-blooming bulbs. We have plenty of winter cold for favorites such as tulips and daffodils to get their needed “chill” time, then we usually have a ...