You can’t beat bulbs for maximum charm and minimum effort, and there are some floral superstars that are virtually non-fail ...

Like impatiens, you don’t need to cut off old flowers. New blooms will cover these plants all summer long, hiding the old ones. The flowers, with five petals in a star-like configuration ...

Question: I have some tuberous begonia, dahlia and gladiolus bulbs that I dug and brought inside for the winter. I plan to buy some more summer flowering bulbs. When is it time to plant them outside?

Healthy bulbs will feel firm and show no signs of mould or damage. Look for bigger bulbs as they'll produce bigger blooms ... flowers) and tubers (Begonias) in early April for late summer colour.

Gladiolus, Dahlias, Lilies, Cannas, and many other summer blooming bulbs should be planted now Few plants are easier to care for than bulbs. To get bulbs established, dig a small hole, sprinkle some ...

It can take several months, including a period of dormancy, before the bulb has enough energy to produce another flower.

"Some bulbs simply won't be able to stand the harsh weather conditions that winter brings, and they won't be able to bloom." Five flowers to ... deep for a stunning summer display.

Perhaps you bought bulbs last fall but never got them in the ground. Maybe you’ve never gardened and are looking at a lifeless yard and wondering what flowers you can get to bloom this spring.