Planting tulip bulbs is an act of faith. We tuck them in the ground in the fall with hopes of watching them emerge and burst into joyful color in the spring. Sadly, our hopes are often dashed by ...

I love tulips! They are a real symbol of spring when they bloom in April and May and light up my garden with their stately presence and vivid colors. They are bright and cheerful with colors that make ...

The best time to plant spring bulbs depends on your growing zone. In general, you should plant bulbs six weeks before your projected first frost date. For many growing zones, October is the best time ...

Tulips have long been celebrated for their lively colors and beautiful blooms. So much so that centuries ago, Europeans—who didn’t know when to plant tulip bulbs or how to grow them—saw the Middle ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You know spring has arrived when you see tulips in bloom! These spring flowers are a welcome addition to ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Seeing spring flowering bulbs nudge through the snow means that winter’s hold is on its way out. It also signals that the new outdoor gardening season has ...

'Tulip bulbs can be planted up until Christmas, as long as the ground isn’t frozen or waterlogged. This will depend on the timing and will vary by region,' explains Morris Hankinson of Hopes Grove ...

We tuck them in the ground in the fall with hopes of watching them emerge and burst into joyful color in the spring. Sadly, our hopes are often dashed by hungry little rodents who can’t resist the ...

If you find yourself wondering whether you can plant tulips in December, then we reveal you can, as an experienced horticulturist explains why and how to do it ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I have about 80 tulip bulbs that I purchased in early November, and ...

“I had trouble with squirrels and chipmunks digging up my tulip and crocus bulbs last fall. Tulips and crocuses are a couple of my favorite spring flowers, and I am planning to plant them again this ...