Fall is the time to prepare the perennials for winter.
Flowers
Planting Bulbs
A few frequently asked questions anwered.
The Bearded Iris: Early Summer’s Colorful Show
No other flower so brilliantly announces winter’s end as the bearded iris, Iris germanica.
Five Easy Roses
While it’s true that some rose varieties require extra effort to grow their best, there are others that are as carefree as many other popular garden shrubs.
Bulb Profile: Daffodils
Why grow daffodils? The question might better be asked, Why NOT grow them? Few plants can boast the daffodil’s combination of adaptablilty, reliability, low maintenance, and pest resistance.
Flowering Bulbs
Fall is for planting bulbs. Their flowers are the harbingers of spring and one can never have enough of them.
Sequence of Bloom
Planting for different seasons of bloom and color.
Bulb Profile: Tulips
There’s a Dutch saying that every bulb holds a promise—a promise of a world alive with color and good cheer.
Forcing Bulbs
What to do with those leftover bulbs.
Starting Seeds on the Windowsill
The basics are not complicated, but there are a few little tricks to help things along.