Alliums, a type of ornamental onion, produce globe-shaped, pinkish-purple flowers that are a striking addition to any garden. They come in various sizes, but all allium varieties are relatively easy ...

If you want your garden containers to be filled with colorful flowers in spring, now's the time to get your bulbs planted to make sure they're ready to bloom once our gardens thaw out after winter.

Plant allium bulbs in the fall, around the first frost but before the ground freezes, to give them the chilling period they need for strong spring blooms. Choose a sunny, well-draining spot and plant ...

Q. I’m still a true novice when it comes to gardening. I am thinking about trying to grow some spring blooming bulbs, but I am curious, can you grow them in pots? I have several pretty big ones, 16 ...

Plant after first frost but before the ground freezes so they can develop strong roots for spring blooms. Choose a sunny, well-draining spot, space them 6 to 8 inches apart, and avoid overwatering to ...

Allen Wilson is a Vancouver gardening specialist. Email Allen Wilson at [email protected]. I would like to plant some bulbs in pots for bloom this winter. What special treatment is needed in order ...

Like humans who have similar traits to our relatives, so does the plant genus, Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. The Allium genus is made up of edibles (onion, garlic, leeks, chives) and ...

DENVER — Imagine pots of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths blooming in spring on your windowsill or patio. It's fairly easy. Spring-flowering bulbs grow beautifully in pots. Use plastic pots--gallon ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — In fall, gardeners settle bulbs under a blanket of soil and wait for spring to watch them flaunt their beauty. “It’s easy to create a stunning display that bursts into bloom in the ...