Looking for something dramatic for your spring flower garden? Consider fritillaria! These spring-blooming bulbs are easy to grow and their unusual, bell-shaped flowers are quite an attraction in the ...

A lovely and uncommon spring bulb is the checkered lily (fritillaria meleagris). The green, bladelike foliage grows alternate along a slender stem, from which one or two bell-shaped flowers dangle.

Trying to resist the fall bulb displays at garden centers around town? Don’t be afraid, because bulbs are easy to grow. And with minimal care, they will come back year after year. This is the time of ...

Tree-filled yards and shady nooks can beautify a home but test a homeowner. After all, what do you plant when there’s as much shadow as sun? Light represents food energy for plants. Without light, ...

It can be quite devastating to see your lovingly cared-for garden almost destroyed overnight by pests such as squirrels, deer, and rabbits. Although cute to look at, these garden visitors will munch ...

“Don’t send me flowers when I’m dead. If you like me, send them while I’m alive.” – Brain Clough If you haven’t bought or planted your onions yet, it needs to be done this week. Buy your onion plants ...