The best time to plant spring bulbs depends on your growing zone. In general, you should plant bulbs six weeks before your projected first frost date. For many growing zones, October is the best time ...

This common planting mistake can put unnecessary strain on your bulbs. The way bulbs are planted (orientation, depth, and timing) directly impacts how well they perform months later. Good drainage and ...

It’s peak bulb-planting season, and as we know, daffodils are among the most popular, well-loved spring flowers. To encourage healthy blooms, though, you’ll need to know how deep to plant daffodil ...

So you just saw a 50-percent-off bargain on left-over tulip, daffodil, and hyacinth bulbs at the box store. Or you found a pack or two of bulbs that you bought weeks ago but never got around to ...

Fall officially begins in less than a week, welcoming in cooler temperatures across Michigan and heralding the end of the growing season. Fall is when gardeners need to prepare for spring, though, by ...

Garden Talk is a monthly column that features master gardeners and other experienced plant people in western Massachusetts. Each month, you’ll meet different experts, learn about their gardening lives ...