Q: I love gladioli and would like to have some of my own in my plot. However, as it is a paved courtyard, I would have to grow them in containers. Is this possible, and if so, are there any tips I ...

Gladiolus Flowers Are Gorgeous—But Their Meaning Might Surprise You originally appeared on Parade Home & Garden. The trumpet-shaped gladiolus is a tall, strong bloom, with the potential to grow up to ...

Many gardeners are sniffy about gladioli. It’s true that, with their sugary pastels and extravagant ruffles, some of them are a touch on the vulgar side, but don’t let snobbery stop you appreciating ...

This summer I planted gladiolus flowers in the pots in front of my house. The vertical bladed leaves added height that I was missing in my containers. The gladiolus flowers were from a mixed bag, so ...

These garden showstoppers are easy to grow but require some special care. Gladiolus, also known as sword lily, is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the iris family. The plant is recognized by ...

Spring is the time for daffodils and crocuses, with the flowers offering some light, colourful relief following the winter ...

The tall flower spikes of gladiolus add elegance to the flower garden and are simply superb as cut flowers. Derived from species native to the Mediterranean region and South Africa, the modern hybrid ...

It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through July, but the calendar doesn’t lie. I always enjoy when June comes, as it means more flowers begin blooming in the garden. And with the arrival of July, the ...

One of my favorite flowers to cut and bring in the house in the summer are gladiolus. A question often raised is “how do you prevent thrips in gladiolus?” Thrips seem to be the biggest pest for this ...