Get spring bulbs in before the ground freezes. If apple picking and leaf peeping have caused fall gardening to get away from you, it’s not too late to get those bulbs in the ground that you planned ...

When gardeners think of spring-blooming bulbs, the top four plants that come to mind are crocus, daffodils, hyacinths and ...

There is perhaps no sight more exciting to an avid gardener than a yard full of spring-blooming bulbs in full flower. Bulbs herald the gardening season, and their colors are a welcome sight after the ...

The magic of flower bulbs is irresistible. You plant these weird-looking things in October, and by spring, they’re transformed into graceful plants with velvet blossoms in vivid colors. Bulbs like ...

Spring bulbs are nothing short of magic in the garden. We sit in our overstuffed easy chairs all winter, perusing plant catalogs, websites, and magazines. We wait, and wait, for those first signs of ...

The winter is long, dark, wet, and cold. When the first buds of spring flowers begin to pop in March, it’s like a hit of dopamine, giving us all hope that the sun will come out again, someday. But ...

Flowering bulbs can be planted in fall or spring, depending on the variety. Bulbs planted in fall need to develop their roots before the first frost and need a freezing period to bloom. Bulbs planted ...

We are used to stores rushing through holidays and seasons, but it might come as a surprise to see spring bulbs among Christmas decorations at local stores. But this isn’t a case of rushing things ...

After another New England winter, it is time to celebrate spring at the Lyman Conservatory. This year’s Spring Bulb Show at the Botanic Garden of Smith College is a celebration of everything pink. A ...

Bright yellow daffodils, colorful tulips and fragrant hyacinths brighten our spring gardens. Give them the care they need to extend their spring display and they’ll keep them coming back for years.

Gardeners should plan to plant bulbs in the fall, ideally after the first frost. Bulbs need a period of cold, typically 60-90 days, to bloom properly in the spring. Gardeners have a fairly wide window ...