Flower bulbs bring color and beauty to any outdoor space. They come in many shapes and sizes, from tiny crocuses to towering lilies. There are five main types of flowering bulbs to consider: true ...

Frustrated when animals eat the flower bulbs you plant? ... Most grow 18 inches to 2 feet tall, but dwarf types stay under 1 foot. Don't Edit. George Weigel | Special to PennLive.

For the best selection and quality, purchase bulbs in early fall and store them in a cool dry location until you are ready to plant. Bulbs should be dry and firm to the touch, not soft or spongy.

Bulbs usually flower in even moderately nutritious soil, but if your soil is that out of whack, it’s possible the bulbs aren’t getting the nutrients they need to produce flowers.

Q. Is it too late to plant bulbs? I want to add some to my yard, but I have never planted them so I am not sure where they will do best. A. No, it is not too late to plant fall bulbs as long as ...

Spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses, etc are tailor-made for forcing. Those types of bulbs are easy to plant in pots and are available this time of year.

SEATTLE — Yes, the calendar just turned to fall. However, we should now start thinking about Spring blooms if we want to liven up our gardens ahead of the 2020 season. For beginner gardeners, it ...

Focus on Flowers is a weekly podcast and public radio program about flower gardening hosted by master gardener Moya Andews. Open Menu. Focus ... Bulb Flowers. By Moya Andrews Posted April 23, 2015.