Category: bulbs

Dormant Mail Order Plants and Bulbs

Q: When I ordered some grapevines and raspberry plants back in January, it sure seemed like having them arrive in April would be a good idea. The catalog and websites I ordered from predicted this would be a good time to plant the bare-root plants. The plants arrived on time, but the temperatures predicted for…


Where to Buy Plants and Moving Bulbs

Be sure to read this column next week because there will be a big announcement that you won’t want to miss. It will be good news for all of you who love plants and landscaping. Q: Last year I bought a pretty red flowering hibiscus tree for my yard from the grocery store. This spring,…


How to Grow Spring Flowers in Containers

No sight is more welcome after a long winter than the first blooms of crocus, tulips, daffodils, Muscari, hyacinths, and other spring-flowering bulbs. Gardeners and non-gardeners alike can enjoy the view up close by layering these bulbs with container gardening methods. It’s perfect for those with mobility problems or limited space in urban areas. Bulbs for spring flowers…