There is perhaps no sight more exciting to an avid gardener than a yard full of spring-blooming bulbs in full flower. Bulbs herald the gardening season, and their colors are a welcome sight after the ...

As the curtains drop on summer and fall is looming large, many of us turn our attention to fall-flowering bulbs. They're stalwarts in the garden, however, it's easy to forget to plant them, or get ...

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When shopping, make sure the bulbs you buy are suited to withstand winters in your USDA Hardiness zone ...

Even perfectly hardy shrubs such as wintersweet (Chimonanthus) are worth growing against walls, as the wall helps to protect ...

Ask a gardener about their favorite flowering shrubs, and they might mention rhododendron, forsythia, azalea, lilac, magnolia, roses, or viburnum. These are all great shrubs, beautiful when in bloom.

The wonder of gardening is the variety of plants and how each blooming time aligns to a specific season. Spring plants offer beautiful blooms in pink and other pastels, while the rich color of autumn ...

The general rule of green thumb is to plant bulbs at a depth roughly three times the height of the bulb. Renée C. Byer [email protected] This is a great week to buy and plant daffodil and other spring ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Spring is finally here! Everywhere you look, one can find some spring color around. Some of the first plants to peek out of the ground are spring-flowering bulbs like crocus, ...

Did your lilacs surprise you by blooming in the fall? Johnson County Extension agents have been fielding calls on this. The reason? It’s all about environmental stress. Courtesy Johnson County ...

Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...