Spring-flowering bulbs—tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, and more—bring early-season color to every garden. But they require thoughtful winter care to emerge strong and vibrant. Whether you garden in mild climates with short, wet winters or in cold regions with prolonged freezes and snow, proper preparation and protection ensure bulbs survive dormant months and bloom reliably. After…
Bulbs are among the easiest and most rewarding of all garden plants. Spring, summer, and autumn flowering bulbs can bring sensational color to the garden. Most flowering bulbs are perennials. Planted once, most will bloom for several years, and many naturalize, meaning they produce offspring that will carry on for many additional years to come….
Deer-resistant plants are plants deer tend to not eat. If deer are hungry enough they will eat practically any kind of plant. This list includes annuals, perennials, and bulbs that deer have turned away from in many gardens; there is no guarantee they will not eat them in your garden. As a general rule, deer…
Seasonally, bulbs are usually divided into two main groups–the first being generally termed “fall bulbs” which means those that are dormant and should be planted in late summer and fall; and the second being called “spring bulbs,” meaning those that are dormant over the winter and must be planted in early spring. Fall bulbs include…
Bulbs require care. Though they are seen only part of the year, they are year-round plants. They need feeding, water, and attention just like other plants. Here are tips for bulb care. (Bulb care suggestions include, rhizomes, corms, and tubers.) Fertilizing bulbs Watering bulbs Spring-blooming bulb care Summer-blooming bulbs Digging and storing summer-blooming bulbs Dividing…
Forcing is a garden term for growing plants outside of their natural season. Forcing usually means making plants grow and bloom earlier than they normally would outdoors—usually in winter. Plants can be forced into growth and blooming by shielding them from the rigors of cold weather or they can be stimulated to grow and bloom…
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