Tips for Using Daffodils as Cut Flowers
After a long, cold winter, the sight of daffodil foliage pushing through the earth fills my heart with glee. As the stalks lengthen and the buds begin to open, I’m overtaken withRead More
Best Companion Plants for Spring Bulbs
I love the way spring bulbs look in a naturalized setting. But I like them even better when they are blooming in a garden among other plants. Virginia bulb grower BrentRead More
18 New Tulips for Your Spring Garden
September is here and our fall shipping season starts in just a couple of weeks. This year we added lots of new varieties of daffodils and other spring-bloomers. And we really letRead More
Unusual Daffodils for Spring Bouquets
This guest post was written by Melinda Myers, nationally-known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist. You’ll find more of her gardening tips HERE. Thank you, Melinda! Add unexpected beauty toRead More
When to Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs
Crocus, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, alliums and other spring-blooming bulbs are planted in the fall. This gives them time to establish roots before they go dormant for the winter. Planting canRead More
Dream Big: Invest in a Colorful Spring Garden
Last spring was a scary time. Though I was lucky to be safely hunkered down in my own house, I still felt untethered and disoriented. March is already my least favorite month of the year. MarchRead More
Behind the Scenes: A New Spring Bulb Collection from Flirty Fleurs
This year’s spring-blooming bulb collections from floral designer Alicia Schwede are better than ever. Though we collaborate with her on color palettes and varieties, Alicia’s creative combinations are always aRead More
How to Use Yellow in Your Flower Garden
Not everyone is a fan of yellow flowers. In fact, some people refuse to allow them in their gardens. It’s not hard to understand why. Yellow is the color our eyes see most readily — evenRead More
Planting Flower Bulbs With a Soil Auger and Power Drill
This blog post about planting flower bulbs with an auger originally appeared on theimpatientgardener.com. Erin (the impatient gardener) gardens in Wisconsin, on the west side of Lake Michigan. Her blog is inspirational, humorous,Read More
How to Plan a Spring Bulb Garden
It’s easy to plant a bag of daffodils or a few dozen tulips. But if you want a spring bulb garden that blooms for months rather than weeks, it requires a little more planning. Here are six ways toRead More
