Key Points Don't hesitate to mix things up with different types of flowering plants.Start seeds early indoors or interplant with spring flowering plants.Add plants with extended and varied bloom ...

Discover the best time to plant bulbs for stunning blooms.

Do you know the difference between a bulb, rhizome and tuber? “Sunset Western Garden Book” explains that there are five types of bulbs: true bulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers and tuberous roots. Bulbs ...

Q. When should I plant fall flower bulbs? A: There are two types of flower bulbs: Spring blooming and summer blooming. Fall is when spring blooming bulbs are planted as most need the winter chill to ...

We often think of flowering bulbs as the go-to plants for winter color. But we can also look ahead now to warmer weather by planting summer flowering bulbs such as gladiolas, cannas, dahlias and ...

Could you give me some suggestions for planting fall bulbs so they have their best impact in the landscape? There are many ways to use bulbs effectively in the landscape. To begin with, they look best ...

Susan Mulvihill couldn’t resist planting a few Asiatic lilies called Forever Susan. It turns out they were a good investment because the bright colors really stand out in her garden. (Susan ...

Every autumn, gardeners around the world prepare for the spring season by planting an array of flower bulbs. However, many are missing out on a unique opportunity. There’s a spot in your garden that ...

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 ...

Submitted photo A group of gardeners plants flower bulbs this month. Planting flower bulbs in November gives them plenty of time to take root throughout winter and be ready for spring. If the spring ...