Bulbs
Layered Bulb Planting: Lasagna Method for Continuous Blooms
The lasagna method stacks bulbs at different depths in one container or bed for months of continuous blooms.
The lasagna method stacks bulbs at different depths in one container or bed for months of continuous blooms.
Shade doesn't mean you can't have a bulb garden. Many beautiful bulbs thrive in partial to full shade.
Tender bulbs like dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus need to be dug up and stored indoors where winters are cold.
Naturalizing bulbs create the appearance of wildflower meadows that return and expand each year with zero replanting.
Summer-flowering bulbs pick up where spring bulbs leave off, providing dramatic color from June through frost.
Forcing bulbs indoors brings spring flowers to your windowsill in the depths of winter. Amaryllis, paperwhites, and hyacinths are the easiest to force.
Spring-blooming bulbs deliver the first burst of color after a long winter. Plant them in fall for a dazzling spring display.
Grow vibrant caladiums for tropical color in shade gardens. Learn bulb planting depth, sun vs shade varieties, and overwintering techniques for these stunning annual foliage plants.
Master dahlia growing from tuber storage through dazzling late-summer blooms. Learn pinching for bushier plants, staking tall varieties, and overwintering tubers in cold climates.
Get a head start on spring beauty by planting these 15 flowers in autumn. Bulbs, perennials, and biennials that establish roots over winter and burst into bloom at the first sign of warmth.
Plant bulbs that deer and squirrels leave alone. Learn which bulb varieties are naturally pest-resistant and strategies to protect your tulips and other vulnerable favorites.
Bring spring color indoors during winter by forcing bulbs in containers. Step-by-step guide for paperwhites, hyacinths, amaryllis, and tulips that bloom on your windowsill.
Extend your garden's bloom season with summer-flowering bulbs. Learn to grow dahlias, gladiolus, cannas, and lilies for dramatic summer color from July through frost.
Create natural-looking drifts of flowers by naturalizing bulbs in lawns, meadows, and garden beds. Learn which bulbs naturalize best and how to plant for a wild, effortless look.
Plant spring-flowering bulbs for stunning seasonal color. Learn planting depths, timing, spacing, and the best tulip, daffodil, and crocus varieties for your garden.
Grow gorgeous lilies in your garden with this comprehensive guide. Compare Asiatic, Oriental, and Trumpet lily types and learn ideal growing conditions for each.
Add dramatic height and color to your garden with gladiolus. Learn when to plant corms, how to stake tall stems, and tips for a succession of beautiful blooms.
Discover which bulbs to plant in fall for beautiful spring displays. From alliums to snowdrops, learn the best fall-planted bulbs and how to ensure successful growth.
Grow show-stopping dahlias in your garden with this complete guide. Learn how to plant tubers, pinch for bushier growth, and overwinter your dahlia collection.
Plant spring-blooming bulbs for stunning color after winter. This guide covers tulips, daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, and more with planting depths and timing.