Entries for February 2008

Top picks that say romance.

Patience is one of the hardest gardening tools to use, particularly when it comes to planting spring bulbs now for next year's bloom.

Plant a fragrant, purple carpet.

Fall is the best time to buy and plant peonies.

Do you have spring-blooming bulbs (tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, alliums, etc.) that you forgot to plant in autumn?

Four quick steps to potted bulbs.

There are striped flowers and even some spotted ones, but how about a flower with a tiny checkerboard pattern on each petal?

It's common to see one amaryllis bulb per pot, but consider planting three, five, or more bulbs in a large container for a spectacular display.

A common gift plant this time of year, Easter lilies will thrive if you follow a few rules.

During the dark days of winter, a blooming amaryllis provides a welcome burst of color.