Hyacinths are perennial bulbs that can come in early spring back year after year in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8, with a fragrant scent that's a treat after a long winter. But before most other flowers ...

Planting in January means you may have to wait a little longer to see your plants flower, but you should still be able to ...

Tulips quickly sprout from the ground and show off vividly colored blooms while most other plants have barely started waking up in spring. But what should you do with tulip bulbs after flowering and ...

Bulbs always seem a bit like magic. Each dry, papery capsule holds a whole plant and everything it needs to bloom. With a little planning, these enchanting flowers can fill your garden with color from ...

One of my favorite elementary school art projects was making popcorn hyacinths. We would shake popped corn in a paper bag filled with dry tempera paint, cut leaves out of construction paper, and glue ...

The thought of flowering bulbs conjures up in my mind beds of tulips coming through the crusty snow (where I’m from) on a spring day shouting, “Spring is coming!” These welcome sights can be yours, as ...

Spring-blooming bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are garden oddities because they have to go in the ground dormant the fall before in order for them to bloom the following spring. That’s ...

The good news: Bulbs are easy to grow. Crocus, grape hyacinth, daffodils and tulips are some of the most popular bulbs. If deer and squirrels are an issue, daffodils are a recommended choice over ...

Flowering bulbs are one of the harbingers of spring, bringing with them a splash of unexpected color. For all their beauty, bulbs are surprisingly low maintenance, containing both seed and the source ...

This is one of the easiest and most rewarding gardening projects you can do. Simply take a bulb, dig a hole, plop the bulb into the hole, cover it over, and walk away. . Lilies are easily the most ...

The temperature is getting milder and the sunset is getting later every day: make no mistake, spring is on the way. As the weather improves, this is also the perfect time to get planning your summer ...

Garden flower bulbs are easy to grow though they often need to be planted months in advance for bold, healthy blooms. While most freshly planted bulbs can withstand the cold winter weather outdoors, ...