Consistent cold temperatures in winter will keep most plants in dormancy, but when temperatures are mild and fluctuate, ...

Spring bulbs that come up too soon can get zapped by late cold snaps.

Key Points All tulips should be planted in the fall in order to bloom in the spring.Tulips require weeks of temperatures ...

The bulbs flowering in my garden at home are putting on a great show as are the ones at the Garden. Spring-flowering bulbs are very effective for bringing early color into the garden. Bulbs do not ...

As the days get shorter and cooler, it’s time to plan our spring gardens. October is an ideal month to plant “underground stems” that will bloom in early spring. Underground stems are divided into ...

Late winter offers the ideal conditions for a host of plants to establish roots before spring. Here are 7 varieties you ...

Autumn, when trees take on sunset colors and nights are growing cold, is the time to invest in next spring by planting flower bulbs. “They’ll pay you back by blooming in April and May,” said Spencer ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When shopping, make sure the bulbs you buy are suited to withstand winters in your USDA Hardiness zone ...

If the wait for bulbs to bloom in spring seems excruciatingly long, you can pot some up now and enjoy a floriferous winter indoors. Gardeners are constantly gaming the system, using fertilizers to ...

When gardeners think of spring-blooming bulbs, the top four plants that come to mind are crocus, daffodils, hyacinths and tulips. While they are definitely showstoppers and worth having in the garden, ...

A combination of spring- and fall-planted bulbs can provide season-long color and nectar for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.