Alliums, a type of ornamental onion, produce globe-shaped, pinkish-purple flowers that are a striking addition to any garden. They come in various sizes, but all allium varieties are relatively easy ...

Plant after first frost but before the ground freezes so they can develop strong roots for spring blooms. Choose a sunny, well-draining spot, space them 6 to 8 inches apart, and avoid overwatering to ...

Plus, how to care for them so they thrive. Plant allium bulbs in the fall when soil temperatures reach about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Space bulbs two to three times their height and mix different ...

The secret to a great harvest of onions, garlic, shallots, and leeks is planting them at the perfect time. Getting the timing right is important, since planting at the wrong time can result in a ...

Take your garden to new heights with alliums. This ornamental member of the onion family provides welcome color as spring bulbs fade and before summer perennials fill our gardens with colorful blooms.

WITH GIANT PURPLE globes and metallic pink sparklers, ornamental onions (Allium) blooming in the spring garden are a spectacular sight. But there are more stars in the Allium galaxy than those ...

Fall is a busy time for us gardeners as we work hard to get our yards ready for winter and prepared for spring. One of the most vital things to get done in October is planting all your spring bulbs, ...

BOISE, Idaho — Do you like the savory flavor of onion and garlic in your food? Most people do, but did you know they are all part of the same plant family? They are known as alliums and they are east ...

Dear Master Gardener: I was in a store and noticed that bags of tulip, daffodil, and allium bulbs are available. Is it too early to purchase and plant bulbs? Answer: Now is the time to purchase hardy ...