There are over 50 different types of spring-blooming crocus bulbs in colors ranging from white or pale pink and lavender to more intense shades of showy blue-violet, purple, orange, pink, or ruby, ...

Tulips, daffodils and crocus are commonly choses for spring color, but other underused bulbs to consider include squill, snowdrops and hyacinth. Crocus, an early blooming perennial, is shown in ...

Dear Master Gardener: With the early spring and plants coming up, what can handle a frost and what should we try to protect if we can? Answer: The dates of the last freezing temperatures of spring 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 ...

January is one of the coldest months, and the damage caused by frost and cold wind can be devastating to plants. Here's how ...

Gardeners should plan to plant bulbs in the fall, ideally after the first frost. Bulbs need a period of cold, typically 60-90 days, to bloom properly in the spring. Gardeners have a fairly wide window ...

Dear Master Gardener: I am designing a memorial garden at our church and was wondering about planting crocus bulbs this fall. There is a verse in the Bible that says, “The desert shall rejoice and ...

Now that summer is drawing to a close, it's a good time to learn how to plant crocus bulbs. These perennials may be small, but they bring a welcome splash of colour amongst the late-winter gloom, ...

In one sense, spring is a season of expectation and wonder as plant growth begins anew. Green becomes the dominant color in the landscape, interrupted only by a sequence of blooms typically initiated ...

COLORFUL CROCUS LAWNS: Planting a crocus lawn can give a burst of color and charm to the garden with minimal effort. (National Garden Bureau) “September’s Baccalaureate – a combination is of crickets ...

Bulbs, corms, roots … how we love them! From spring to fall, these garden staples provide six months of beauty, from alliums to tuberous begonias. Question: What fall chores should be on my work list?