Why Snow is Good for Spring Bulbs
In many parts of the country, it's been an unusually cold and snowy winter. While we have been busy shoveling sidewalks and warming cold...
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How to Force Hyacinths in Soil and Water
Each February, fragrant hyacinth flowers awaken on my dining room table while the garden sleeps beneath a blanket of snow. How can this spring floral...
How to Plant a Carpet of Blue Spring Flowers
Years ago, Martha Stewart Living Magazine featured an article about a bulb planting project at Martha’s home in Bedford, NY. The goal was...
Best Daffodils for the South and Zones 8-9
No matter how short or mild the winter, everyone is happy when spring arrives. This is as true in Texas as it is in Maine. And what better way to...
Flower Farmers Recommend Their Best-Selling Spring Flowers
It's October, and flower farmers from Maine to California are winding down the harvest season. Cutting the last of the dahlias and...
Fall Planting Tips: How Many Bulbs Per Square Foot?
As with most things gardening, there are no hard and fast rules for how closely to space spring-blooming bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and...
Perfectly Pink Tulips: Spring Inspiration from Holland
Gardeners often have a strong opinion about pink flowers. Clearly, many people love them, because no matter what the season, they are always among our top...
Make Room in Your Garden for Hyacinths
Remember spring flower shows? Hopefully, they will be back again soon. What I always love most about flower shows is the fragrance. Coming in...
Unusual Daffodils for Spring Bouquets
This guest post was written by Melinda Myers, nationally-known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist. You'll find more of her...