Crocus is one of the most versatile 'bulbs' (technically corms) to plant in October. As pictured above, these typically ...

As we enter the fall season, gardeners consider planting selected bulbs for enjoyment as they bloom in the spring. This column opens with a brief overview of bulbs in the garden and focuses on ...

Bulbs are perfect for fall planting, as they use the cooler weather to root down before bursting into flower come springtime.

Fall bulb planting will lead to healthier gardens and the satisfaction of supporting local ecosystems with every bloom.

AS YOU KNOW, I am always cheerleading just how great our weather is here on the Peninsula. With the advent of September, it is time to think of buying and planting spring bulbs. I hope everyone is ...

Witnessing flowers as they open on shoots that emerge from bulbs can create a similar response. Even though you may know what ...

A new garden book tells all about bulbs, which buried in the fall will magically show up as a colorful plant in the spring.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Just this week, I placed an order for spring bulbs: fox lilies, daffodils and — at the top of the list — tulips, a spring-blooming favorite ...

As you prepare your gardens for winter, consider marking the location of late emerging perennials to avoid accidentally weeding them out next spring.  Use bulbs, commercial or DIY plant labels, stones ...

Individual cloves that are split from golfball-sized bulbs are ideally planted in Pennsylvania in mid to late October.