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Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like ...

Putting off planting your spring bulbs? Don’t wait until the ground is frozen solid—time your planting correctly for the best ...

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 ...

Where to Add Bulbs to Your Lawn. To ensure your bulbs keep coming back for years to come, pick a spot in your lawn that has good drainage and that receives full to partial sun in ...

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 ...

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 ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — A great garden or yard doesn't just happen. It requires effort, passion, and of course... planning. That certainly is true with bulbs. If you want them to bloom in spring it's ...

Alan plants tulips about 12 inches apart and to the full depth of the bulb planter, noting that deeper planting helps them to ...

The tall flower spikes of gladiolus add elegance to the flower garden and are simply superb as cut flowers. Derived from species native to the Mediterranean region and South Africa, the modern hybrid ...

In Atlanta, fall is the best time to plant spring flowering bulbs, usually mid-October to mid-November. This is before the first frost, when the soil is still warm. Planting daffodil bulbs can be done ...

Question. Geraniums are one of our favorite flowering plants, but we are not always successful. Is it better to grow them in the ground or in containers? Answer. Considering Florida’s variable winters ...