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This week's Plant Pick of the Week is a spring-blooming bulb with flowers that look like round purple lollipops.

Q: What is the best time to plant bulbs for spring? A: Flower bulbs are powerful little storehouses of energy and potential and, depending on which varieties you choose, it is not too late for fall ...

There are lots of types of daffodils to choose from, but the easiest to grow in pots are those with shorter stems. For example, 'Tête-à-Tête' (bulbs from Amazon) is a dwarf variety that is popular for ...

Question: I would like to plant gladiolus for garden color and cut flowers. When do they grow best in Central Florida? Answer: Most garden guides suggest gladiolus bulbs can be planted year-round ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Byzantine gladiolus (Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus) This ...

As we enter the fall season, gardeners consider planting selected bulbs for enjoyment as they bloom in the spring. This column opens with a brief overview of bulbs in the garden and focuses on ...

Bulbs bursting with color are one of the best ways to light up an outdoor space, long before most perennials, trees and shrubs have begun to grow. Planting spring bulbs should result in a gorgeous ...

Gardener, author and TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh has shared his tips for planting bulbs in September, including which ones to plant now and the three main methods he uses for the best display ...

While soaking bulbs is not recommended for most species, there are a couple of bulbs you do need to soak before you plant ...

There's nothing quite like the first flash of a tulip to brighten your garden after winter. But when is the best time to ...