Costco is a reliable source of budget-friendly flower bulbs in the spring and fall. The problem is that these bargains are often buried among plants that aren't quite as pretty or economical. When ...

When it comes to gardening, perennials are often celebrated for their ability to return year after year, providing a reliable ...

Perennial is the magic word in the gardening world because perennials return to give us perpetual pleasure. There are bulbs that come back year after year, just like herbaceous perennials, says Becky ...

Gardeners recovering from Hurricane Ike and weathering the financial storm are looking for plants with greater returns. Chris Wiesinger has just the thing — heirloom bulbs. The 27-year-old founder of ...

FROM TINY BLOOMS that goose the last of winter to garden stars that bridge the gap between spring and summer, the following so-called “minor” bulbs complement familiar spring show ponies, like ...

One of the joys of gardening is finding the right plant for the right place in the garden. In my garden I have tons of ...

Bulbs interplant well with most perennial flowers and work best when planted among openings as opposed to directly underneath the perennials. Q: I planted some daffodil and tulip bulbs in between my ...

THE FLOWERS of early daffodils, hyacinths and crocus, opening to watery sunshine, brighten our hearts and our gardens with their promise of springtime. Unfortunately, their bloom is brief compared to ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...