S howy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even ...

How to plant amaryllis bulbs in pots – the key tips you need to know. Plants grown from bulbs lift the spirits during shorter, chillier days, and amaryllis are no exception.

In general, a “bulb” is a plant that stores its complete life cycle in an underground fleshy storage system, says Lori Voll-Wallace, master gardener coordinator in northeast Pennsylvania.

Flower bulbs poking up already? Here’s why you shouldn’t panic. Published: Feb. 28, 2025, 6:11 p.m. Daffodil tips like these can withstand very cold nights with no damage.

When to plant Summer bulbs, such as alliums, agapanthus and cannas, should be planted in spring, when the soil is beginning to warm up. The ideal soil temperature is 13°C as in colder soil bulbs ...

Previous generations of gardeners knew that coaxing bulbs to bloom early was the easiest way to have fresh flowers in winter. Here’s how they did it. By Margaret Roach Before Page Dickey and ...

Q: I received a self-watering amaryllis flower from my daughter for Christmas. It is mounted on a wooden plank. I have been unable to find any information on whether or not the self-watering bulbs … ...

Most spring-blooming bulbs are now finished flowering. To ensure you will have a nice bulb show next spring, resist any temptation to cut back the foliage of bulb plants such as tulips and daffodil… ...

A tip for non-gardeners who enjoy flowers: You can grow them inside, in water and without dirt. The process, which is an alternative to the similar method of forcing bulbs to bloom early in potted ...