Planting flower bulbs at the right time of year using the best methods for the specific flowers can help ensure that you have a rainbow of color blooming in your garden. One common question is whether ...

Pennsylvania’s climate is perfect for growing spring-blooming bulbs. We have plenty of winter cold for favorites such as tulips and daffodils to get their needed “chill” time, then we usually have a ...

When you're first dipping your toes into the great big world of gardening, growing flower bulbs in containers is one of the best ways to kick the hobby off. Some flower bulbs actually thrive better in ...

Fall is in full swing and winter is just around the corner, but spring is only five months away, and now is the time to start thinking about planting flower bulbs so you’ll have those beautiful spring ...

Autumn is here, and many gardeners like to continue gardening through the season. The crisp, cool weather shouldn’t deter you from adding new plants to your garden or home landscape. As soon as the ...

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 ...

Plant amaryllis bulbs about 8 weeks before you want them to bloom. Grow amaryllis indoors in pots or outdoors in frost-free zones. Provide bright light, regular water, and occasional fertilizing. Huge ...

Spring bulbs are fairly easy to grow, at least when it comes to bug and disease issues and maintenance needs such as watering and fertilizing. But that doesn’t mean things can’t go wrong. Many lurking ...