Growing Amaryllis Outdoors in Zones 9-11
If you live in a warm climate where winter temperatures never dip below 10°F (hardiness zones 9-11), you can grow amaryllis outdoors as perennials....
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New Amaryllis for Mid-Winter Blooms
To be honest, I wasn't always an amaryllis fan. But in recent years they have become a lifeline for winter survival. Nurturing amaryllis from bulb...
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...
How to Divide and Transplant Peonies
Peonies are among the biggest and best blooms in the late spring garden. Their exuberant flower heads, heavenly scent, and ability to thrive for...
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...
A Wonderful Allium by Any Name: Sicilian Honey Garlic
There are a few plants in my flower garden that people almost always comment on. One of them is an unusual-looking allium that I know as Allium bulgaricum....
Early Blooming Bulbs for the First Flowers of Spring
Winter is my least favorite season, so I am always eager to get spring underway. It doesn't really matter what the calendar says. For me,...
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...