Amaryllis Bulb Size: What the Measurements Mean and Why They Matter
If you’ve shopped for amaryllis bulbs, you may have wondered whether there’s really much difference between one bulb and another. Do you need to care about the size of the bulb? To get a good value for your money, theRead More
Planting Paperwhites and Amaryllis Bulbs in Recycled Containers
I have a friend who always brings such nice hostess gifts when she comes for dinner. Nothing expensive, just a little something and usually homemade. Last time she brought a small bundle of dried beans, still in their pods andRead More
6 Tips for Growing Paperwhites
Where I live, winter is long and having fresh flowers around the house helps keep me sane. I love their beauty and fragrance, but it’s their aliveness that really feeds my soul. And that’s what I like best about paperwhites.Read More
Spring Bulbs in Zones 8-10? Yes!
Nothing says spring like a colorful bed of tulips or daffodils. That’s true even in warm climates, where winters are mild and there’s rarely a frost. But spring-blooming bulbs are native to cold climates, and if the bulbs aren’t exposedRead More
Landscaping With Spring-Blooming Bulbs
It’s amazing how a bed of tulips, daffodils and other spring-blooming bulbs can transform an ordinary yard or garden into a showplace that’s the talk of the neighborhood. These cheery flowers have a big impact, and they’re in full bloomRead More
What to Plant Now: Darwin Hybrid Tulips
If only have room for one type of tulip in your garden, it should be a Darwin Hybrid. Worldwide, they are the most popular of all tulips and it’s easy to see why. Darwin Hybrids are big, burly tulips. Their blossomsRead More
Make Way for Daffodils
There are thousands of varieties of daffodils, each with its own unique shape, color, size and personality. The American Daffodil Society has classified this big world of daffodils into 13 different divisions. There’s no need for you to know whichRead More
Protecting Gardens from Deer
After waiting for months to my see tulips bloom, it’s both heartbreaking and infuriating to have them mowed down by deer. But when deer populations are high, and the deer are really hungry, as they are in the spring, gardeners haveRead More
Flamboyant Parrot Tulips
There’s nothing shy about parrot tulips. These extroverted spring flowers beg to be admired up close. Their fanciful petals are an over-the-top collection of fringe, ruffles, puckers and dimples, which gives the flowers lots of texture and volume. And, as the blossoms mature,Read More
Fragrant Spring-Blooming Bulbs
To banish memories of cold, grey winter days, there’s nothing more effective than the rainbow colors of daffodils, tulips and hyacinths. Add some fragrant bulbs and your spring garden becomes twice as delightful! Which spring-blooming bulbs smell the best? Hyacinths and daffodils top theRead More
