It's time to Think Spring... Spring-Flowering Bulbs, that is! Planted in the fall, spring-flowering bulbs are one of the most effective ways to bring the flowering season of your garden earlier into the spring. They look great in small groups mixed with perennials or shrubs, as well as in dedicated areas planted in large [...]
We welcome the first signs of bulbs in spring. After a long cold winter, they are a sight for sore eyes and provide the first splashes of color to brighten up the landscape after a gray and white winter. Daffodils, tulips, alliums, and more are all easy to grow and take the harsher climate [...]
In spring, the 'major bulbs' of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are popular and prominent in gardens everywhere. However, there is a group of much smaller 'minor bulbs' that are worthy of attention as they are reliable and are deer and rabbit resistant. Though diminutive at only 3-6" in height, when planted in abundance, the [...]
September is a great time to plan for spring-flowering bulbs in your garden, as they are best installed in late October. Part of the fun in planning spring bulbs is the anticipation through winter and the delight when they finally emerge. Here are tips on planning spring-flowering bulbs in your garden and more [...]