Tips for Growing Spring Bulbs in Containers
Each fall, we plant thousands of spring-blooming bulbs in our New Jersey trial garden. But we don’t have much experience growing spring bulbs in containers. So we asked Claire Jones, a gardener in Maryland, toRead More
Flower Bulb Trends: What to Plant Now for Spring 2020
Gardening trends are not as volatile as fashion trends. But preferences do change. At Longfield Gardens, we do our best to stay in tune with evolutions in color and style. One ofRead More
The Most Colorful Tulips for Your Spring Garden
Who is the intended audience for your spring flower garden? If I were answering that question, I’d say it’s mostly me. Yet my garden is not only for me. It’s also for everyone whoRead More
Fall-Planted Flower Bulbs: Why Size and Quality Matter
From late August through November, you can purchase fall-planted flower bulbs from many different outlets and at many different price points. Does it matter where and when you purchase them? It does,Read More
Fritillaria imperialis: Time to Plant Pineapple Lilies
I wish it hadn’t taken me so long to grow Fritillaria imperialis. I guess I thought these exotic-looking flowers would be difficult. But now I know: exotic they are, difficult they’re not. HereRead More
New Flirty Fleurs Spring-Blooming Bulb Collections
September is here and it’s time to order your spring-blooming flower bulbs! Read on to learn about our newest designer bulb collections. We hope to inspire you with some uncommon varieties and unexpected colorRead 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
Using a Cutting Garden for Spring Flower Arrangements
Tulips, daffodils and other spring bulbs are excellent cut flowers and can be used to create beautiful spring flower arrangements for your home and to share with friends. We asked Debra Prinzing,Read More
Five Star Plants for Your Flower Garden: Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis, more commonly known as old-fashioned bleeding heart, is an elegant, easy care perennial that has delighted generations of gardeners. Read on to learn why this spring-blooming, shade loving plant deservesRead More
Spring is in Bloom at Keukenhof in Holland
Keukenhof is the world’s largest and most colorful spring flower garden. In a park-like setting that covers 79-acres, you can wander through more than 7 million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, muscari, fritillaria and other spring-floweringRead More
