Plant bulbs in containers now to enjoy potted blooms in the spring. Here's what you'll need to know — from pot selection to safe storage.
If you want your garden containers to be filled with colorful flowers in spring, now's the time to get your bulbs planted to make sure they're ready to bloom once our gardens thaw out after winter.
Fall is an exceptionally busy time for us gardeners, as we work hard to tick off all our planting tasks before the coldest weather arrives. If you've found yourself pushed for time this season, ...
Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...
In fall, gardeners tuck bulbs beneath a blanket of soil and wait for spring to enjoy their brilliant blooms. While planting directly in the ground is traditional, bulbs can thrive just as well — and ...
While you may associate bulbs with flower beds, these plants do well in containers as well. Providing season-long color, texture, and height, flower bulbs planted in containers offer an easy way to ...
Question: I would like to plant some bulbs in pots for bloom this winter. What special treatment is needed in order to bloom inside my home? Answer: Most bulbs need to be cooled for about 12 weeks ...
Perennial and grass foliage can add a lot of appeal to the winter landscape while being beneficial for overwintering ...
‘Bulb lasagna’ is the fall gardening trend that everyone is talking about. And it’s got me excited as it combines my two great loves — gardening and Italian food — what a combination! However, there’s ...
Spring-flowering bulbs can be planted in containers now and, if protected from freezing, will bloom on schedule. MCT Pots of pretty spring-flowering bulbs can be part of your home's indoor and outdoor ...
Question. Geraniums are one of our favorite flowering plants, but we are not always successful. Is it better to grow them in the ground or in containers? Answer. Considering Florida’s variable winters ...