Bloom time is the most important consideration when layering bulbs in containers. "Usually, bulb layering consists of three layers, so you want to select three distinct flowering times," Bradley ...

If you want your garden containers to be filled with colorful flowers in spring, now's the time to get your bulbs planted to make sure they're ready to bloom once our gardens thaw out after winter.

There's not much that rivals spring bulb bloom in the garden. The anticipation all winter. The inevitable forgetting where you planted bulbs or that you planted any at all. And then the show. It’s a ...

I would like to plant some flower bulbs in containers? Is there anything different than planting them in the ground? Fall planted flower bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus and grape ...

When planting spring bulbs this fall, remember your companion plants! They can add contrast, serve as a backdrop, and hide ...

For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. It is possible to layer bulbs in the container to create a dramatic display of bulbs. Keep the containers in an unheated garage over ...

If you’re looking for gorgeous, fragrant blooms to enhance your deck, or flowers you can move from one place to another, consider container-grown bulbs. Many bulbs, corms and some rhizomes do well in ...

Q: I grew 14 containers of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, carrots, kohlrabi, leaf lettuce, spinach, radish, etc. on a second-floor balcony with good results this growing season. Now I'm hoping to set ...

Question: Last year I purchased pots of tulips and daffodils ready to bloom in January and February. Could I plant some bulbs in pots now and get them to bloom in January? Answer: Yes, forcing bulbs ...

S affron is renowned for being one of the most expensive spices in the world. Despite its reputation, the plant is not difficult to grow at home, and you can even grow saffron in pots in smaller ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - In fall, gardeners settle bulbs under a blanket of soil and wait for spring to watch them flaunt their beauty. "It's easy to create a stunning display that bursts into bloom in the ...

If you're looking for a fragrant flower that grows from a bulb, consider hyacinths ( Hyacinthus orientalis ). "Under a warm ...