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 ...

It’s bulb-planting season if you want a riot of colour in spring, from the vivid yellows and subtle creams of daffodils, to the rich purples of crocus and the soft blues of camassias. But there are so ...

Bulbs always seem a bit like magic. Each dry, papery capsule holds a whole plant and everything it needs to bloom. With a little planning, these enchanting flowers can fill your garden with color from ...

Summer may be coming to an end and the autumnal weather is getting underway, but that doesn't mean that we can't think ahead to spring. Gardens often require careful planning that can be put into ...

Pennsylvania’s climate is perfect for growing spring-blooming bulbs. We have plenty of winter cold for favorites such as tulips and daffodils to get their needed “chill” time, then we usually have a ...

There is an addiction – bordering on an obsession – that involves scrolling through our cell phones as one outrageous vignette after the next appears on the screen. The surprises are endlessly ...

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 ...

Judging by the conversations I’ve had with gardeners through the years, it seems a fair amount of spring flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses and others go unplanted every ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iva Vagnerova / Getty Images Traditional lawns may look lush, but they're high-maintenance and offer little habitat for ...

Planting bulbs in fall is easy, but the timing can be challenging in the South. Blazing hot autumns and short winters often result in a less-than-spectacular display of spring flowers. Knowing the ...