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

When the leaves on the trees begin to change color and fall to the ground, it is a sign that autumn has arrived. And it’s a sign that it is time to plant flowering bulbs that will provide an early ...

As winter approaches, forcing bulbs into bloom indoors can provide some flowers for your home. Paperwhite Narcissus ( Narcissus papyraceus) are the easiest bulbs to force because they require no ...

Bulbs are the ugly ducklings of the garden. Some are rock-hard and wrinkled; others resemble chicken feet. But plant them in the fall, and they'll bring pretty posies in the spring. Perennial bulbs, ...

Bulbs are perfect all-in-one plant packages. Strangely shaped underground storage structures, they contain all the ingredients for the life cycle of flowers and foliage. Pop bulbs into the ground ...

LIKE THE STARS in the heavens, the Allium family is vast. Botanical cousins include familiar kitchen staples such as onions, leeks, scallions and garlic — did you catch Colin’s ode to garlic in last ...

Gladiolus are gorgeous, impressive, summer-blooming flowers that grow from corms. Some hardy varieties are available that survive winter weather in many USDA growing zones but others are hardy only in ...

United by their green thumbs, droves of Chicago-area residents descended on Garfield Park Thursday and piled armloads of free tulip bulbs and purple pansies into grocery bags and buckets. The foraging ...

These browning needles aren't a sign of trouble. It's normal fall drop. Notice the browning is only on the inner part of the branches. Many a gardener gets alarmed this time of year when he/she ...

With its vibrant color and enchanting bloom, an amaryllis is a much-welcomed addition to indoor spaces. This is especially true through the holiday season, and winter, when these plants are most ...