Some bulbs don't do well in winter weather. Ensure they make it through to spring by digging them up and avoiding these ...

Gardeners who prize dahlias, cannas and gladiolus are faced with a choice: buy new every year, or dig them up, store them ...

Prepare your perennials - such as gladiolus, agapanthus, and fuchsia - for a long winter ahead by following these specific ...

A few precautions now can help nurse the landscape through possible cold damage in the coming months. Despite a trend toward warmer winters, that doesn’t mean we’re immune from a super-cold spell or ...

As the chill of late November sets in, the garden whispers secrets of resilience and renewal. Discover how to nurture life ...

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Plants like caladiums, cannas, dahlias, elephant ears and gladiolus bring vibrant color and tropical flair to summer gardens. Unfortunately, they’re no match for our Midwestern ...

Hardy spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, and crocuses can remain planted in the ground during winter in most climates. "But tender bulbs, which can easily be damaged by frost, will need ...

With a little planning, we can bring spring colors indoors by forcing flowering bulbs to bloom indoors during the colder months.

Pot them up, give them a chill and enjoy spring-flowering bulbs indoors or outside on a patio, deck or porch. Forcing ...

If you don't get your bulbs planted soon and the soil freezes, you can pot them up. This is called forcing, although not much ...

My family is Irish and according to Gaelic folklore the hawthorn is strongly associated with fairies and is often referred to ...

They are essential ingredients in so many dishes, adding depth and flavor. But sometimes when you reach for a clove or two of garlic or an onion, you may find they have sprouted or spoiled. What's the ...