We gardeners may be cockeyed optimists by nature, but we’re pragmatic by experience. Instant gratification is not something we expect from our gardens. We accept the months of anticipation, the aching ...

Bulbs are a popular flower of choice for gardeners. These colorful perennials need to be planted in the fall for a spring flower garden. Springtime bulbs that come up in March and April offer a ...

If you kept a coleus from the garden last year as a houseplant, you can still start cuttings for transplanting outdoors. I ...

FROM TINY BLOOMS that goose the last of winter to garden stars that bridge the gap between spring and summer, the following so-called “minor” bulbs complement familiar spring show ponies, like ...

The post 13 Perennial Bulbs to Plant in October is by Melissa Strauss and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. October is the ...

It's definitely a gamble, Don Kinzler writes, but we have nothing to lose, and it’s a fascinating project to try.

Most of us have a "bucket list" of adventures we'd like to experience before we "kick the bucket." And most gardeners have a "watering can list" of plants they hope to try someday. Everyone's must-try ...

On the threshold of bulb-planting season, consider species-type tulips such as Lilac Wonder. Wild types are low-growing, early-flowering and reliably perennial in sunny, well-drained locations.

Creating a rock or woodland garden is a wonderful way to bring a touch of nature right into your backyard. Yet, it's not easy to create the layered look of wild plants or to replicate their ability to ...

We gardeners may be cockeyed optimists by nature, but we're pragmatic by experience. Instant gratification is not something we expect from our gardens. We accept the months of anticipation, the aching ...