I was digging up my canna bulbs for winter storage and noticed a white substance around the roots of some of them. I was wondering if this is mold or fungus of some sort. If so, do I need to get rid ...

Canna lilies are a tender perennial. Meaning in their preferred environment, zone 8-10, they will grow year-round. Here in Michigan, if we want to grow our cannas from one year to the next, we have to ...

Plants like caladiums, cannas, dahlias, elephant ears and gladiolus bring vibrant color and tropical flair to summer gardens. Unfortunately, they’re no match for our Midwestern winters. These plants, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Red Canna Lilies Definitely not the wallflower type, the canna lily plant grows big and bold. Brightly colored foliage often ...

Tender, non-hardy bulbs with poor cold tolerance often freeze and die if left in the ground during the winter. For instance, unlike their hardy cousins like tulips and daffodils, dahlias, cannas, and ...

I consider myself an equal-opportunity gardener in the sense that I like to grow a variety of different plants in my garden and home landscape. Like most gardeners, I appreciate the ecological value ...

After our long colorless winter, many gardeners are dreaming of creating a lush, colorful garden in their backyard. With their large banana-like leaves and tall spikes of brilliant flowers, Canna ...

Many longtime gardeners consider canna lilies the workhorse of the flower garden. That’s because they are available in such a wide range of flower colors, sizes and foliage color. Canna lilies — or ...

Basil is one of my favorite herbs to grow and use in cooking. I make a lot of pesto every year and freeze it to use during the winter and spring. I grow basil both in my garden and in pots on my patio ...

If you love your yard’s seasonal show of flower bulbs and wish for a repeat next year, it’s well worth knowing how to overwinter tender bulbs. This is the process of lifting and storing those flower ...