While soaking bulbs is not recommended for most species, there are a couple of bulbs you do need to soak before you plant ...

True bulbs have layered bulb scales, a basal plate and a protective tunic,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Most are planted in ...

Now that the summer has faded away, you might think it's time to pack up your gardening tools. But that's simply not the case – as fall is actually the perfect time to plant bulbs that will burst into ...

Spring-flowering bulbs are available in many stores now. Best selections are at full-service nurseries and garden stores. Bulbs do dry out in stores, so buying early gives you the best quality. If you ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When shopping, make sure the bulbs you buy are suited to withstand winters in your USDA Hardiness zone ...

I like to order bulbs early for fall planting to make sure I can get the specific ones that I want for my garden. August is a good time to plan for and order spring-flowering bulbs for your garden.

Summer is slowly fading away, and it’s time to plan for the fall gardening season. Temperatures will eventually start dropping as we get into September, but the ground will stay warm for a few more ...

If you're looking for a fragrant flower that grows from a bulb, consider hyacinths ( Hyacinthus orientalis ). "Under a warm ...

Fall is for planting and the end of August is the start of the fall season in Western Washington as night temperatures cool and nurseries restock with a fresh supply of trees, shrubs and perennials.

Flower bulbs are being planted in a trench in a garden. - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Emily Dickinson thought hope was the "thing with feathers," but a flower bulb seems like a better metaphor for ...