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 ...

This is the time to get a head start on summer-blooming bulbs and tubers by starting them indoors in moist, soilless mix. Some of our favorites to plant include caladium (Caladium), elephant ears ...

My friend said I should start my dahlia bulbs inside to get earlier bloom. Will that really help? Yes, dahlia bulbs planted inside in pots will result in at least a month earlier bloom outside. And ...

Canna lilies, more commonly known as simply cannas, provide a lot of bang for the buck in any flower garden. Some varieties are grown for their flowers, others for their showy foliage. The main ...