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Overcrowding, a decline in bloom quality, or just a desire for an exciting new garden design -“ there are many reasons to need to move and divide daffodils. Moving and...

Weeds, I've come to suspect, feed on scorn. All it takes to propel them into a frenzied flourish is a look of disdain! Weeds will aggressively compete for available nutrients,...

Named after the ravishing, rainbow- treading herald of the Greek gods, the Iris commands one of the most extensive color palettes in all of flower kingdom, each hue as vibrant...

The Iris's characteristic linear form -“ three upright petals (standards) sitting atop three larger outer sepals (falls) makes it one of world's most recognizable flowering plants. But with over 250...

We view our gardens as a world of our own -“ very personal and special. What we sometimes forget is that it's part of a larger world, a larger ecosystem...

A little over a month away, and yet you can almost feel it in the air: spring! While you can't dive into the garden right now, there's much you can...

Dahlias are cherished by gardeners for their stunning variety and vibrant blooms. Unabashedly flamboyant and dazzlingly vibrant, dahlia flowers are a favorite during the spring and summer seasons. Originating from...

Ranunculus are cool season perennials with exquisite, multilayered flowers that come in stunning hues of red, orange, pink and yellow, to name just a few! Ranunculus are a natural fit...

Deadheading is the act of making calculated cuts, removing the dead or faded blooms to keep up a plant's appearance, prolong bloom time and encourage reblooming. But how and why...

Pruning, for many gardeners, is among the most dreaded aspects of growing. A big reason is that no two plants are exactly alike: different sizes, forms and bloom times warrant...

Summer is at its peak, and most bearded irises are showing their colorful heads. It's time to sit back and savor the sheer bliss only iris blooms can offer. It's...

It's not a common practice among most gardeners: growing big, beautiful tulips only to lop off their blooms. But for Dutch tulip growers, topping tulips makes sense - by removing...

Protecting your Spring Garden from Unexpected Snow and frost Another late-season cold snap? When warmer weather is followed by a cool-down, early-growing bulbs can freeze. It's essential you take immediate...

Downton Abbey just wrapped up its invigorating six-season run -“ don't worry, no spoilers here. What are we to do without our favorite genteel series? Fortunately, for fans of the...

iBulb, a company dedicated to promoting the flower bulb market, names an annual summer bulb - and this year's winner isn't a bulb at all! Begonias are actually tubers, which...

Of all the wonderful ways you can decorate your living room for the holiday season, it's no secret that one of our favorites is the tabletop tree. Perfect for decorating...

The custom of decorating Christmas trees may have started in 15th or 16th century Germany, with devout Christians bringing decorated evergreen trees into their homes. The earliest Christmas trees are...

With springtime flowers come all those showers! Flash floods and heavy rain are markers of springtime around much of the U.S. Purposeful planting, timely execution and a bit of luck...

With looks to rival the beauty of the rainbow-riding Greek messenger of the gods it's named after, and a spectrum of colors to dwarf the rainbow itself, the iris flower...

There can be no more welcome sight in the last dreary days of winter than colorful crocuses popping up, often through the last of the season's snows. They bring with...

Alliums are one of our favorite flowers with their dramatic stalks growing up to five feet high and spheres of brilliant purple, blue or white flowers crowning the top. They...

We're heading out on a little summer trip! While the Netherlands have slightly cooler summers than the temperate regions of the United States, their weather and seasons correspond relatively closely...

The rose has grown alongside mankind for millenia, and has remained one of the most beloved of flowering plants throughout that eventful stretch. It's managed to transcend boundaries both cultural...

A majestic sight in the late spring garden, Crown Imperial, or fritillaria, has a long history, cultivated as early as the 16th century. Throughout the years, countless varieties have been...