I remember singing, "Grey squirrel, grey squirrel, shake your bushy tail. Wrinkle up your little nose, hold a nut between your toes," as a child with joy. Homeownership put an end to that as grey ...

Animals like squirrels, chipmunks, and deer often thwart gardeners' efforts by digging up or eating flowering bulbs. To deter digging pests, gardeners can use chicken wire, plant more bulbs than ...

You know winter is nearly over when daffodils begin to emerge in your garden. These popular spring bulbs are most well-known for their yellow flowers but, depending on the variety, they also bloom in ...

Daffodils come in a variety of colors and bloom times, extending their presence in gardens. Stray daffodil bulbs can bloom even when planted amongst different varieties, sometimes creating mixed ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Q: When can I plant bulbs for spring? A: September is a great month to purchase daffodils, tulips, ...

There’s still time to plant spring flowering bulbs. Daffodils are the most practical bulb to plant in our climate as they are deer- and rodent-resistant and the dwarf daffodil varieties flowers as ...

Nursery folk are fond of saying "the best spring flower gardens begin in the fall," but try telling that to the squirrels and other wild things foraging in your yard. Squirrels are Public Enemy No. 1 ...

Temperature Daffodil bulbs should be planted once temperatures are cooler, typically in autumn, before the ground freezes, depending on your geographical region. Daffodil bulbs need cold weather and a ...