In the Garden: Forcing spring flowering bulbs into bloom

In the Garden: How to force poinsettias and holiday cacti into bloom

Colorful poinsettias and flowering Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus fill garden centers and homes during the holiday season. If you saved your plants from last year, it is time to get started forcing them into bloom for the upcoming holidays. Starting between late September and October 1st, cover or move your

In the Garden: Deer- and rabbit-resistant spring flowering bulbs

Plan and plant a variety of colorful spring flowering bulbs this fall to welcome in spring with a beautiful floral display. Fill garden beds with deer- and rabbit-resistant bulbs like daffodils, hyacinths, alliums, fritillaria and ranunculus. Deciding how many bulbs are needed to make an impact can be challenging.

In the Garden: How to prepare the landscape for the change of seasons

As summer comes to an end, it’s time to prepare landscapes for fall and winter. Proper fall care helps increase plants’ winter survival, supports pollinators, and promotes the overall health, longevity and beauty of a landscape. Continue watering as needed. This is especially important for new plantings, evergreens and

In the Garden: Boost your landscape's beauty with fall plantings