Flower bulbs are being planted in a trench in a garden. - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Emily Dickinson thought hope was the "thing with feathers," but a flower bulb seems like a better metaphor for ...

Spring flowering bulbs bloom in our climate between February and April. They add charming beauty to our spring gardens. Feel free to purchase bulbs from nurseries now while the selection is good, but ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Annuals, perennials, and flowering trees and shrubs all have their parts to play in your garden's design.

Refrigerating daffodil, narcissus and Dutch iris bulbs won't hurt the plants but it's not necessary. (Hector Amezcua for The Sacramento Bee) QUESTION: I have ordered several daffodil, narcissus and ...

It’s not easy to think ahead to spring at this time of year when autumn is barely starting. But if you want to get a dramatic display of spring blooms from bulbs in your garden come March, now is the ...

Whether for cut flowers or to add a pop of color, bulbs are an easy, low-maintenance garden addition. Flowering bulbs come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors; fit into most landscapes; and ...

OKAY, IT IS October and that means all the vendors have spring flowering bulbs in stock! Now, today, tomorrow, go out and buy hundreds of bulbs. But why hundreds? Well, I repeat, our climate and soils ...

Emily Dickinson thought hope was the "thing with feathers," but a flower bulb seems like a better metaphor for hope. Tucked into the earth months in advance, bulbs are packed with promise of a ...