One reader asks how to divide up bearded irises to produce healthier blooms. Another questions what to look for when buying spring blooming bulbs. Two garden experts share their advice. Darlene F. of ...
The emergence of bulbs in spring heralds the annual start of the garden springing back into life from its winter slumber. The sight of the early bloomers, such as snowdrops and winter aconites, can be ...
If you’re on the hunt for the best bulbs to plant in February for pink blooms this year, there’s a long list of tubers, bulbs ...
Flower bulbs are being planted in a trench in a garden. - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Emily Dickinson thought hope was the "thing with feathers," but a flower bulb seems like a better metaphor for ...
Spring flowering bulbs bloom in our climate between February and April. They add charming beauty to our spring gardens. Feel free to purchase bulbs from nurseries now while the selection is good, but ...
"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 ...
Bearded Iris germanica are some of the most lovely late spring / early summer flowering perennials. They produce beautiful ...
IRISES: Louisiana irises may benefit from a light application of a general purpose fertilizer now or in early February to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowers. Control weeds and keep the ...
Our earliest bearded irises have started blooming just in time to add color to the garden as the last of the spring flowering bulbs are fading. As such, they occupy a valuable niche in the flower ...
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 ...
Emily Dickinson thought hope was the "thing with feathers," but a flower bulb seems like a better metaphor for hope. Tucked into the earth months in advance, bulbs are packed with promise of a ...