The issue is root depth; larger bulbs like hyacinths, tulips, Dutch iris and daffodils need about 8-10 inches of soil depth ...

Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these flowers catch your eye in autumn, the time to plant them is earlier in the ...

Costco is a reliable source of budget-friendly flower bulbs in the spring and fall. The problem is that these bargains are often buried among plants that aren't quite as pretty or economical. When ...

November in the South is marked by mild days and cool nights—perfect weather for plants to set down roots. Discover which ...

For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

Perennial is the magic word in the gardening world because perennials return to give us perpetual pleasure. There are bulbs that come back year after year, just like herbaceous perennials, says Becky ...

FROM TINY BLOOMS that goose the last of winter to garden stars that bridge the gap between spring and summer, the following so-called “minor” bulbs complement familiar spring show ponies, like ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Daffodils and tulips are almost certain to bloom when another spring rolls around, but even they can have an occasional bad season.

Spring bulbs — which we should be planting now — have the unfortunate habit of flowering early in the season and then dying back up by Memorial Day. Most perennial flowers, on the other hand, have the ...

We gardeners may be cockeyed optimists by nature, but we're pragmatic by experience. Instant gratification is not something we expect from our gardens. We accept the months of anticipation, the aching ...

There are so many perennial plants that will bring timeless beauty to the garden for years, from gorgeous, heavily scented hyacinth to lush and colorful roses. Filling your yard with perennials, ...