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 ...

When nighttime temperatures are consistently around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and soil temperatures are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s time to plant certain types of bulbs. Bulbs are nature’s perfect ...

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 ...

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Fall isn’t just for mums and pumpkins; it is actually one of the best times to plant those blooms you see in early spring! You can plant your deciduous trees, shrubs, fall ...

“I planted some fall bulbs for spring, but my crocuses are already growing leaves! What should I do now, and how can I protect the bulbs through the winter and cold temperatures?” asks Birds & Blooms ...

As garden catalogs fill your mailbox, it is hard not to get excited about spring-blooming bulbs. From classic tulips and daffodils to exotic-looking fritillaria, there are hundreds of bulbs to choose ...

I have one of those flower gardens that people pause and take pictures of. But every time someone passes my garden and compliments my flowers, I have to stop myself from saying, “It’s really a lot ...

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 ...

Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus and a host of other small spring-flowering bulbs can be planted from now through early December. The month of October is the ideal time to plant spring-flowering ...

Here’s what you need to know to create a beautiful spring garden Gardens inherently occupy a fourth dimension. Plants respond directly to the passage of time: each day, each season, each year.