Planting bulbs in fall is easy, but the timing can be challenging in the South. Blazing hot autumns and short winters often result in a less-than-spectacular display of spring flowers. Knowing the ...

Crocuses, calla lilies, dahlias, irises, and tulips are some classic flowers that don't grow from seeds but from bulbs, an underground structure. Bulbs have short stems, and fleshy leaves and go ...

Bulbs always seem a bit like magic. Each dry, papery capsule holds a whole plant and everything it needs to bloom. With a little planning, these enchanting flowers can fill your garden with color from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iva Vagnerova / Getty Images Traditional lawns may look lush, but they're high-maintenance and offer little habitat for ...

Autumn, when trees take on sunset colors and nights are growing cold, is the time to invest in next spring by planting flower bulbs. “They’ll pay you back by blooming in April and May,” said Spencer ...

Tulips are spring-flowering bulbs, showing up in gardens around April and May. But as previously noted, “They’ll need to be ...

A joyful spring scene: A smiling young gardener proudly shows off blooming daffodils planted the previous fall. Fall bulb planting is easy at any age—fun for the whole family and a rewarding way to ...

Fall officially begins in less than a week, welcoming in cooler temperatures across Michigan and heralding the end of the growing season. Fall is when gardeners need to prepare for spring, though, by ...

The main gardening season passed incredibly quickly from my perspective. The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is Oct. 15, though it is generally later in Chicago, so it’s time to be ...

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 ...

Discover the best time to plant bulbs for stunning blooms. Crocuses, calla lilies, dahlias, irises, and tulips are some classic flowers that don't grow from seeds but from bulbs, an underground ...