Bulbs

Bulb plants are some of the most fun to watch come up in the spring, and add a ton of beauty to the garden. Learn to care for them here.

Hardy perennial bulbs produce double-layered, white, nodding flowers with ruffled petals blooming atop slender, arching stems, surrounded by narrow, deep green leaves that create a graceful display in the garden.

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15 Hardy Perennial Bulbs You Can Plant Now

Are you itching to get a head start on your spring garden before winter rolls in? Fall is a great time to plant many spring-blooming bulbs. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 15 gorgeous, cold, hardy bulbs that you can plant right now!

A field of multi-colored peony tulips

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Peony Tulips

Tulips' beauty and carefree nature have made them popular for gardeners who want to dress up their spring garden. Peony tulips are especially beautiful and fragrant, too! In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through what you need to know to grow and care for these wonderful spring bloomers.

Star-shaped blue Chionodoxa luciliae, one of the longest-flowering bulbs, blooms brightly with white centers against slender green leaves.

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21 Longest-Flowering Bulbs to Plant This Season

Fall is the best time to plant our favorite spring and summer flowering bulbs. With some work now, we’ll reap the rewards with floral surprises as winter fades. Treat your future self by choosing long-blooming selections to usher in the warm season. You won’t have to wait long; many start appearing before winter’s end. Explore fall-planted bulbs with a long spring flowering season with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

Bright yellow blooms with central cups in a cluster, surrounded by green foliage and pink flowers in the background.

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19 Daffodil Varieties To Plant This Fall

From classic yellow trumpets to exquisite bi-colored blooms, these selections will brighten your garden after winter’s chill! Gardener and spring bulb buff Lindsay Miller introduces 21 types of daffodils to drop in the ground this fall.

The Daffodil ‘Vanilla Peach Butterfly’ showcases creamy white petals surrounding a ruffled, peachy-pink trumpet against a blurred background.

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23 Unusual Flower Bulbs to Plant This Season

It's time to roll up your sleeves and start your fall bulb planting. This year, why not try some new and interesting varieties? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some unique and beautiful bulbs to share for autumn planting.

cut back tulips. cut back tulips. Close-up of a gardener's hands in green gloves with pruning shears pruning a tulip plant in a flowerbed. Tulips present a striking appearance with their tall, slender stems bearing a single, vibrant flower at the apex. Surrounding the base of each stem are several long, narrow leaves that emerge directly from the bulb, providing a lush green backdrop to the blooms. The flowers are cup-shaped, with smooth, colorful petals.

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Do Tulips Need to be Cut Back Each Season?

Holster your pruners! Tulip season is fading, making way for warm-season annuals and perennials to shine. But don’t cut their foliage if you intend to try your tulips for another spring season. Here, horticulturist Katherine Rowe explores options for growing tulips as perennials and how to treat the plants post-flowering.

tulip daffodil post bloom. Close-up of blooming daffodils and tulips in a sunny garden. Tulip plants showcase a striking display of vibrant colors and graceful elegance. Their slender, lance-shaped leaves emerge from the base in a tidy cluster, forming a lush green backdrop for the tulip flowers. The flowers are bright red. Daffodil plants present a charming sight with their graceful, strap-like leaves forming neat clumps at the base. Rising from amidst this foliage are sturdy stems crowned with cheerful trumpet-shaped flowers, each boasting a distinctive central trumpet surrounded by six delicate petals. The flowers are bright yellow.

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A Guide to Tulip and Daffodil Post-Bloom Care

Our tulips and daffodils heralded spring in the loveliest ways, and now It’s time to tuck them in for summer dormancy. A few care techniques promote perennialization for additional seasons of spring flowering. Follow along with gardening expert Katherine Rowe for guidelines on caring for tulips and daffodils post-bloom.

Close-up of hyacinth bulbs too early germination. A hyacinth sprout emerges as a slender, pale green shoot from the bulb, gradually unfurling into a cluster of vibrant green leaves arranged in a basal rosette. The leaves are long, narrow, and slightly succulent, with a glossy texture and a rich green color.

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What To Do When Your Bulbs Come Up Too Early

Have your bulbs begun to sprout earlier than expected and you aren’t sure why? There are a couple of reasons this could happen, and luckily, they are easy to fix! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago will discuss why this is happening to your spring beauties and what you can do to remedy the issues.

A close-up of a daffodil field, showcasing vibrant blooms with white outer petals and sunny yellow centers, radiating warmth. The slender, green stems gracefully support each blossom, swaying gently in the breeze. Lush, emerald leaves provide a verdant backdrop, completing the picturesque scene.

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31 Daffodil Varieties to Brighten Up Your Spring Garden

How can you tell spring is in the air? Daffodils! When these bright flowers start to bloom it is a sure sign spring is here. But you don't need to choose only plain yellow ones (although those are great too!). Daffodils come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Let Master Gardener Laura Elsner shows you 31 daffodil varieties that will brighten up your spring garden.

Close-up of many potted amaryllis not blooming. Emerging from a bulb, the sprouts of the Amaryllis unfurl into tall, sturdy stems that rise with a graceful curve. The stems bear large, teardrop-shaped buds that hold the promise of vibrant blooms.

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Why is my Amaryllis Not Blooming?

Amaryllis are gorgeous garden and interior additions during the holidays and year-round. Follow a few key cultural practices to get your amaryllis to bloom in its first season and beyond. Garden professional Katherine Rowe reviews strategies to keep your plant blooming each year.

A cluster of crisp white paperwhite blooms with orange centers flower atop sturdy green stems.

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How to Pickle Your Paperwhites So They Last Longer

Are you forcing paperwhite bulbs this season? Pickling your bulbs is a great way to keep your plants looking their best and standing straight and tall throughout their blooming time. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will walk you through the process of pickling your paperwhites.