Heidi Truschel-Light , Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, N.Y. The tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and crocuses that bring color in the spring are available now for planting. This year’s extended warm and ...

Since I have been involved in the gardening business for the majority of my life – which has been a very long time – I find myself reminiscing more and more each year. When I was growing up in the ...

Daffodils will return year after year if you allow the green leaves to mature and yellow after the flowers fade. The bulbs must be allowed to go dormant to fuel the flower growth the following year.

Most spring bulbs (tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus) want at least six hours of sun, and be sure to plant them pointy side up. Getty Images / Andrea Obzerova For many gardeners, bulbs are magic.

Q: How late is too late to plant daffodil bulbs? They are on sale, but I don’t want to buy them if they won’t survive. A: Although right now (early spring) is not the optimal time to plant them, they ...

Q. How late is too late to plant daffodil bulbs? They are on sale, but I don’t want to buy them if they won’t survive. Although right now (late winter/early spring) is not the optimal time to plant ...

Fall is one of the best times to work in the garden. The air is cooler, the humidity lower and there’s a pleasant crispness that makes being outdoors a joy. It’s also the perfect time to plant trees, ...

Planting daffodils is the perfect antidote to the election blues. Despite big plans and promises, politicians are notoriously murky about specifics on what the future will bring. But when gardeners ...