Five Spring Blooming Bulbs for the Rock Garden
Karen Every rock garden needs flowers that bloom in the spring and what could be more appropriate than bulbs? Tuck a handful here and there among the rocks and let their…
Five Favorite Daffodils
In mid to late summer the bulb catalogues arrive and I begin to plan my bulb order. The local garden centers and big box stores will carry a nice assortment…
How to Over-Winter Dahlias
If you love growing dahlias and live in zone 8 or colder you may want to consider saving them from year to year. The process is not difficult and by…
How to Lift and Store Caladiums
Caladiums are beautiful plants for shady spots but are tropical and so must be lifted and stored if you want them to return for another season. They are hardy only…
Points to Ponder when Selecting Hyacinths
Have you always loved the fragrance of hyacinths but thought them too ugly to grow in your garden? You are not alone but times are changing and hyacinths are coming…
How to Cut and Condition Dahlias
If you grow dahlias you may want to enjoy them in an arrangement. The stems of dahlias are hollow and they have to be full of water in order last…
Ten Points to Ponder when Choosing Tulips
Tulips have been a favorite spring flower for hundreds of years. They were grown in Turkey as early as 1000 AD and were into Europe in 1572. They were called…
How to Choose Narcissi for Fall Planting
Is there anything that gives hope in the dreary days of late winter/early spring than the emergence of bright yellow daffodils? No matter how gray or harsh the winter the…
How to Extend the Daffodil Season
The method used to create a series of blooms to extend the daffodil season are given with specific examples.
Coping with Crocus Foliage
The problem and its solution regarding the dying foliage of crocuses is discussed.