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 ...

Mother Nature is such a tease. On warm, sunny spring days when we see masses of tulips blooming we’re enticed to plant while we’re in the mood. But Mother Nature says that’s neither the time nor the ...

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Fall isn’t just for mums and pumpkins; it is actually one of the best times to plant those blooms you see in early spring! You can plant your deciduous trees, shrubs, fall ...

Planting spring bulbs in the fall not only sets your garden up for a showy spring display with a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors as the snow melts, but it also fulfils a biological need known as ...

Flowering bulbs can be planted in fall or spring, depending on the variety. Bulbs planted in fall need to develop their roots before the first frost and need a freezing period to bloom. Bulbs planted ...

For some of us, planting time is long past − but not for me. I am always busy in the fall, planting everything I can. It is almost time to plant garlic, which is my easiest crop of all. And I’ll soon ...

Planting bulbs in fall is easy, but the timing can be challenging in the South. Blazing hot autumns and short winters often result in a less-than-spectacular display of spring flowers. Knowing the ...

If you admired your neighbor’s tulips and daffodils last spring and wished that you had some of these flowers in your yard, now is the time to plant these hardy bulbs before the ground freezes if you ...

Planting a bulb garden is a great way to highlight your landscape and gardens, but the key to success lies in how you plant them in the fall. If you’re new to gardening, understanding when to plant ...

Here’s what you need to know to create a beautiful spring garden Gardens inherently occupy a fourth dimension. Plants respond directly to the passage of time: each day, each season, each year.