Fall is a busy time for us gardeners as we work hard to get our yards ready for winter and prepared for spring. One of the most vital things to get done in October is planting all your spring bulbs, ...

There is an addiction – bordering on an obsession – that involves scrolling through our cell phones as one outrageous vignette after the next appears on the screen. The surprises are endlessly ...

If you're a little hazy on when exactly you should be planting bulbs for spring you're in the right place. Overall it's pretty straightforward but there is a slight variation between different types ...

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 ...

Spring bulbs can be planted as early as September and really anytime throughout late autumn or early winter. As long as the ground isn’t frozen, it’s not too late to plant these plants for a great ...

Planting bulbs this fall is not just a way to have hope for the future. It’s an investment in your spring garden. If you plan things just right, a burst of color can brighten dark days, even in ...

Traditional lawns may look lush, but they're high-maintenance and offer little habitat for pollinators or soil life. By adding a handful of bulbs this fall, your plain green lawn will erupt into ...

We are used to stores rushing through holidays and seasons, but it might come as a surprise to see spring bulbs among Christmas decorations at local stores. But this isn’t a case of rushing things ...

One chilly October day a few years ago, I planted winter aconite bulbs, several dozen of them, under a magnolia tree in my yard. I had to crawl on my hands and knees under the tree’s low branches. The ...

Keen gardeners are encouraged to prepare for the seasons ahead by setting up their 2026 calendar. This essential ...