Understanding which bulbs need to be planted in fall and which need to be dug in fall can be confusing, so let’s review.

Bulbs that bloom in the spring are planted into the ground in the fall. These include those that are technically corms, rhizomes, tubers, or tuberous roots in addition to true bulbs. Examples are ...

Self-denial isn’t in my nature, especially when it comes to plants. Earlier this week, when I made a quick trip to a DIY store for a paint roller, all appreciation of prudence and economy vanished at ...

Spring flowering bulbs are all-time favourites in the garden. They add zing to the garden and are one of the reasons we love spring so much. Bulbs do well in garden beds or in pots and you will be ...

Have you been getting glossy bulb catalogs in the mail? Advertisements for bulbs on social media? See tulip, daffodil, and hyacinth bulbs for sale at national chain stores? Those bulbs need a long ...

There is no instant gratification for the gardener. What we plow, pull or plant today will only be enjoyed in the months ahead. What the gardener needs in abundance is faith. Take bulbs, for instance.

FOR the past twenty-five years the identity of the nematode causing disease in bulbous irises has been in doubt. Investigations carried out in this Department during the past two years have proved ...