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

If you're already dreaming about a garden filled with flowers after winter is over, there's one striking plant you'll want to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

*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.

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 ...

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 ...