Tulip bulbs multiply slowly by producing small offshoots that take up to three years to bloom. Wild tulips thrive in cold winters and dry summers, but only certain varieties naturalize well in warmer ...

Is December too late to plant tulip bulbs? It's the question on many people's minds right now, especially as so many packets of tulip bulbs are on sale at local garden centres up and down the country.

A. Hopefully the bulbs have been refrigerated six to eight weeks. This chilling is necessary for blooms. Tulips are planted mid-December through mid-January in organically enriched, well-draining beds ...

It’s easy and fun to plant spring blooming bulbs in winter containers. Begin with a frost proof pot that is at least 9 in. deep. Place the bulbs on a 3 in. base of soil after mixing in the appropriate ...

Tulips are one of spring's most anticipated flowers. The vibrant hues and upright stature bring an early burst of color and character to any garden space. As perennials in zones 4 to 7, tulips come ...

“I had trouble with squirrels and chipmunks digging up my tulip and crocus bulbs last fall. Tulips and crocuses are a couple of my favorite spring flowers, and I am planning to plant them again this ...

Editor’s note: This story originally published in 2017. Washington, D.C., has cherry blossoms. California has its “super bloom.” Chicago has tulips. A lot of tulips. Each year in late October or early ...

CHAGRIN FALLS -- Planting bulbs is the smallest garden chore with the biggest bloomin' payoff. Just dig a hole, drop in a bulb, cover it over and wait for spring. The only trick is that you must plant ...