Bulbs
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Storing Gloriosa Lily Tubers: Caring For Gloriosa Lily In Winter
Hardy in zones 9 or higher, many of us can only grow gloriosa as an annual. Northern gardeners can store gloriosa tubers indoors over winter. However, these tubers require a little different care than most tubers and bulbs. This article will help.
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Planting And Care Of Grape Hyacinths
Grape hyacinths look much like little miniature hyacinths, and start from small fleshy little bulbs. Learn how to plant and care for grape hyacinth bulbs in this article so you can enjoy them year after year.
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Grape Hyacinth Control: How To Get Rid Of Grape Hyacinth Weeds
Grape hyacinths are prolific bloomers which naturalize easily and arrive year after year. The plants can get out of hand over time and removal is a process that requires persistence. A plan for removing grape hyacinths can be found in this article.
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Growing Grape Hyacinth Indoors - Forcing Grape Hyacinth Over Winter
Grape hyacinths emerge in fall and by late winter/early spring, they explode into bloom with clusters of tiny cobalt blue lowers. But who has time to wait? Read here for tips on forcing them indoors.
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Facts On Veltheimia Plants: Learn About Growing Forest Lily Flowers
Veltheimia lilies are bulb plants very different from the regular supply of tulips and daffodils. These flowers are native to South Africa and produce spikes of pinkish-purple drooping tubular flowers atop long stems. Want to learn more? Just click here.
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Flag Iris Care: Information About Growing And Caring For Yellow Or Blue Flag Iris
If you're looking for an interesting, moisture-loving plant to add to the garden, consider planting flag iris. Get tips for growing flag iris plants in the garden in the article that follows.
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Growing Fringed Tulips: Fringed Tulip Information And Care
Fringed tulip flowers have a distinct fringed area on the tips of their petals. This makes the plants very ornamental. If you think fringed tulip varieties would be nice in your garden, then this article should provide enough fringed tulip information to get you on your way.
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Fosteriana Tulip Plants: Varieties Of Emperor Fosteriana Tulips
Fosteriana tulip plants are one of the biggest of the bulbs, probably the best known are the Emperor Fosteriana tulips. With massive blooms and elegant elongated form, these bulbs pack a punch in the garden. Learn how to grow Fosteriana tulips in this article.
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False Freesia Plant Care – Information On Planting False Freesia Corms
If you like the look of freesia flowers but wish you could find something similar that wasn't quite so tall, you're in luck! False freesia plants can add a bright splash of red to the garden. Its shorter stature makes it ideal too. Learn how to grow false freesia here.
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Can Easter Lilies Be Planted Outside: Tips On Growing Easter Lilies In The Garden
Easter lilies can?t overwinter in cold climates but in warm to temperate regions they will thrive and come. So if you have one of these plants and want to move it outdoors, click on this article for more information.
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Elephant Ear Plant Disease In Gardens: How To Treat Sick Elephant Ears
Elephant ears are often grown for their huge, robust foliage. The leaves are prone to several diseases which mar this ornamental appeal. There are also diseases that can cause crown and root rot. If your plant has disease symptoms, this article can help.
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Tips For Storing Elephant Ear Bulbs
Elephant ear plants are a fun and dramatic feature to add to your garden but they are not cold hardy. That said, you can dig up and store elephant ear bulbs for the winter. This article can help with that.
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Dividing Elephant Ears: How And When To Divide Elephant Ears
Elephant ear division is useful to prevent overcrowding, produce more plants in a different location, and enhance plant health. It is important to know when to divide elephant ears to avoid plant injury or poor performance. This article will help.
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Blood Lily Care: How To Grow An African Blood Lily Plant
The African blood lily is an exotic tropical perennial. It produces reddish-orange globes of pincushion-like blooms. Learn more about growing African blood lilies in your garden in this article. Click here for more info.
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Snowdrops Bulbs: What Is “In The Green”
Snowdrops are one of the earliest blooming bulbs available. The best time to plant snowdrops is when they are "in the green". What is in the green? Find out more about this term in the article that follows.
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Yellow Tulip Leaves: What To Do For Yellowing Leaves On Tulips
Don't panic if you notice that your tulip leaves are going yellow. Yellowing leaves on tulips are a perfectly healthy part of the tulip's natural lifecycle. Learn more about yellowing leaves on tulips in this article.
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What Are Crocus Offsets: How To Dig Up Crocus Bulbs For Propagation
Crocuses are some of the first flowers to poke their heads through the soil in early spring. Propagating crocus bulbs from division is an easy method of multiplying these enchanting flowers, and this article will help.
