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, the ...

Specialty bulbs, sometimes called minor bulbs, reflect the many other spring bulb treasures that can be planted in fall to herald the next growing season. Because many are diminutive, they are perfect ...

Now is the time to start planting your spring bulbs. Try crocus for some wonderful bursts of color in early spring. Mass plantings of colorful crocuses celebrate the start of spring. They sometimes ...

Just because summer is almost over doesn't mean we have to say goodbye to fresh floral blooms. While the spring crocus is noted as a herald of warmer weather, the autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) ...

Even among other little brown blobs — inconspicuous detritus such as abandoned cocoons, say, or concretions of lint — the bulbs of species crocus look unremarkable. When planted in the soil — as ...

Q: When can I plant bulbs for spring? A: September is a great month to purchase daffodils, tulips, crocus and hyacinth bulbs for fall planting, but October is the month to plant those bulbs. You don't ...

As the days and nights begin to cool, it's time to think about planting spring flowering bulbs. When bulb shopping, think variety in terms of sizes, colors and bloom times to ensure a long-lasting ...

Whether you're planning to plant daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, or tulips, bulbs can fill your garden with seasonal color, texture, and a gorgeous supply of cut flowers. Though bulb planting is ...

Fall is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs, so that when the snow melts and warm weather returns, your yard will be an abundance of color and texture. Though it may seem difficult, planting bulbs ...

Bulbs, corms, roots … how we love them! From spring to fall, these garden staples provide six months of beauty, from alliums to tuberous begonias. Question: What fall chores should be on my work list?