Tender, non-hardy bulbs with poor cold tolerance often freeze and die if left in the ground during the winter. For instance, unlike their hardy cousins like tulips and daffodils, dahlias, cannas, and ...

Gladiolus are gorgeous, impressive, summer-blooming flowers that grow from corms. Some hardy varieties are available that survive winter weather in many USDA growing zones but others are hardy only in ...

Even knowledgeable gardeners seem to fall into two groups when it comes to lifting and storing tender bulbs. They either know how to do it and do so with ease, or they do not know how and are ...

Many perennials must be planted in fall to emerge in spring and summer, but if you missed the fall window, you can still ...

As winter settles in with days getting colder, Michigan skies get cloudier, we gardeners start to get antsy for the beginning of the growing season and longing for spring flowers to bloom. We can give ...

Previous generations of gardeners knew that coaxing bulbs to bloom early was the easiest way to have fresh flowers in winter. Here’s how they did it. By Margaret Roach Before Page Dickey and Francis ...

When I see the monkshood blooming in my garden, I know fall is upon us. It also reminds me of a gardening friend from days past who gave the plants to me. (There are short living perennials and long ...

Q: I potted up some daffodils in late November that I gave away as Christmas gifts to my kids. What instructions should I give them on how to store the pots? A: Nice gift. The main thing is making ...

These picky plants are a sign of Spring—but they need just the right conditions ...