Out with the Tomatoes, In with the Tulips
Wouldn’t it be fun to plant a LOT of tulips this fall? Maybe 200. Or why not 500? Enough to have your own spring cutting garden with a full range of flower...
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There's Always Room for Daffodils
This guest post about daffodils was written by Melinda Myers, nationally-known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist . Daffodils are...
Discover the Beauty of Double Daffodils
Classic daffodils are easy to recognize. They have a prominent trumpet surrounded by six petals. Double daffodils look completely different. Typically they...
This Year's Staff Favorites for Fall Planting
Free flower bulbs is one of the perks that we enjoy as employees of Longfield Gardens. So as you might imagine, when it's fall planting...
Muscari: Perfect Partners for Spring Bulbs
This year, when you're ordering your fall bulbs, make sure to include some muscari. These carefree bulbs -- better known as grape hyacinths -- are...
How Was Your Spring Bulb Garden?
One of the best things about a spring bulb garden is the surprise factor. When I plant bulbs in the fall, I usually have a plan as to color combinations...
The Perfect Pair: Daffodils and Hostas
Daffodils in bloom means that spring has arrived and warmer days are just ahead. I love seeing these cheery yellow, orange and white blossoms popping up all...
Growing Muscari in Containers
Muscari Armeniacum My favorite thing about muscari is the way the flowers are formed. Each one is so intricate and perfectly assembled. They remind me of the...
Planting Tulip Bulbs in Your Vegetable Garden
I don't know about you, but I can never find enough space for all the tulips I want to grow. There are so many colors and styles and bloom times....