When you’re choosing bulbs for spring bloom and you plan to plant them anywhere near trees, smaller is better. That’s the bulb size, not the plant size, said Samantha Peckham, horticulturist at The ...

The approach of autumn makes it time to think about which bulbs to plant for spring bloom. That’s because spring-blooming bulbs are planted in the fall. In order to flower, they must go through a ...

Winter aconite is a welcome harbinger of spring. Small bulbs are relatively inexpensive, so you can plant lavishly. Tiny bulbs like crocuses and Siberian squill are perfect for planting under trees ...

Autumn officially dawned in the Magic City last Sunday. Though the temperatures are changing, the gardening season is far from over. Now is a good time to plant bulbs and trees. Not only are many ...

You won’t develop any better soil than when you’re regularly adding compost to it. You could buy bagged or bulk compost, but the best stuff at the best price (i.e. free) is homemade compost. Compost ...