Lasagna planting revolves around planting bulbs in multiple layers of 3-5, with each layer set to bloom at a different time.

As the days get shorter and cooler, it’s time to plan our spring gardens. October is an ideal month to plant “underground ...

The emergence of bulbs in spring heralds the annual start of the garden springing back into life from its winter slumber. The sight of the early bloomers, such as snowdrops and winter aconites, can be ...

Stagger the flowering period of your bulbs by choosing a selection of early, mid and late-flowering species. Start with ...

Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

As we enter the fall season, gardeners consider planting selected bulbs for enjoyment as they bloom in the spring. This column opens with a brief overview of bulbs in the garden and focuses on ...

Crocus is one of the most versatile 'bulbs' (technically corms) to plant in October. As pictured above, these typically ...

Emily Dickinson thought hope was the "thing with feathers," but a flower bulb seems like a better metaphor for hope. Tucked into the earth months in advance, bulbs are packed with promise of a ...

Bulbs bursting with color are one of the best ways to light up an outdoor space, long before most perennials, trees and shrubs have begun to grow. Planting spring bulbs should result in a gorgeous ...

As garden catalogs fill your mailbox, it is hard not to get excited about spring-blooming bulbs. From classic tulips and daffodils to exotic-looking fritillaria, there are hundreds of bulbs to choose ...

Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini knows that die-hard flower gardeners are thinking about ...