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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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

For some of us, planting time is long past − but not for me. I am always busy in the fall, planting everything I can. It is almost time to plant garlic, which is my easiest crop of all. And I’ll soon ...

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 ...

If you admired your neighbor’s tulips and daffodils last spring and wished that you had some of these flowers in your yard, now is the time to plant these hardy bulbs before the ground freezes if you ...

Spring, summer and fall bulbs do benefit from fertilization! The soil fertility and pH in your garden plays a role in determining the amount or if it is needed. While not absolutely necessary, ...

I remember singing, "Grey squirrel, grey squirrel, shake your bushy tail. Wrinkle up your little nose, hold a nut between your toes," as a child with joy. Homeownership put an end to that as grey ...