Bulbs are perfect for fall planting, as they use the cooler weather to root down before bursting into flower come springtime. Here’s how to make the most of them.

Order spring-flowering bulbs for planting throughout October and into November. Recommended Irish stockists include mrmiddleton.com; quickcrop.ie; fruithillfarm.com and all good garden centres.

Dahlias can be a bit tricky to dig up and save over the winter. In fact, many cold-region gardeners opt to just grow dahlias as annuals, buying new plants each year. Overwintering dahlias as ...

My grandmother's spring garden was famous for its daffodil beds. Growing right next to the Prescott National Forest, they were a magnificent spectacle each ...

Most bulbs require a period of cold temperatures to initiate growth and bloom in the spring. Tulips, daffodils, iris, crocus and lilies all fall under this category. Tender bulbs cannot survive winter ...

September is the time to get some of the plants in the soil because of the conditions - but there's a limited window ...

Plant bare-root peonies 2–4 weeks before frost for earlier blooms the next spring. Fall-planted peonies quickly grow strong roots and often bloom their first growing season. Peonies can be planted in ...

My grandmother’s spring garden was famous for its daffodil beds. Growing right next to the Prescott National Forest, they were a magnificent spectacle each spring. I believe it was one of the few ...