Gladiolus are gorgeous, impressive, summer-blooming flowers that grow from corms. Some hardy varieties are available that survive winter weather in many USDA growing zones but others are hardy only in ...

Save your dahlias, cannas, and other summer-blooming bulbs for next year with these must-know storage tips.

As we continue to prepare for fall, summer bulbs need our attention. First note that there is no law that says you have to save your bulbs. You can buy new ones each season. However, the frugal among ...

Even knowledgeable gardeners seem to fall into two groups when it comes to lifting and storing tender bulbs. They either know how to do it and do so with ease, or they do not know how and are ...

I never used to bother with digging and storing summer-blooming bulbs, such as dahlias, gladiolus, elephant ears, and more. I thought it was too much work. But last fall I was in a friend’s garden and ...

Most bulbs require a period of cold temperatures to initiate growth and bloom in the spring. Tulips, daffodils, iris, crocus and lilies all fall under this category. Tender bulbs cannot survive winter ...

Question: Is this the right time to dig my gladiolus bulbs? What other bulbs do I need to dig and store for the winter? Answer: The best time to dig tender bulbs like gladiolus is after we have had ...

At the end of the day, it’s important to dig up your gladiolus bulbs before the first frosts. This will help preserve the integrity and health of your plants and garden. This is a simple task that ...

Although there are a few hardy varieties, most Gladiolus come from warm areas of South Africa and are too tender to survive winter outside in the ground. When the foliage begins to turn yellow or to ...