When nighttime temperatures are consistently around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and soil temperatures are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s time to plant certain types of bulbs. Bulbs are nature’s perfect ...

One reader asks how to divide up bearded irises to produce healthier blooms. Another questions what to look for when buying spring blooming bulbs. Two garden experts share their advice. Darlene F. of ...

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

It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once commonly called flags, these perennials flourish in USDA Zones 3-9, where ...

If the spring bulbs you’ve planted over the years are no longer putting on a seasonal show, it’s not too late to shop and ...

I enjoy reading your gardening newsletter, especially because I am attempting to build up beds of perennials and bulbs around my yard. I’m a bit gardening challenged, however, so I’m enjoying your ...

Want the perfect plant that doesn’t clash with other flowers in the landscape? Bulbs are your answer. Their trouble-free nature and early welcome of spring explains their popularity. No need to be an ...

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 ...

Specialty bulbs, sometimes called minor bulbs, reflect the many other spring bulb treasures that can be planted in fall to herald the next growing season. Because many are diminutive, they are perfect ...

Q: I wanted to know if you can dig out bulbs of irises from one yard to another. The irises have been in the yard for many years. Will they do OK in my yard if I dig them out and transplant them in my ...