At the end of the day, it’s important to dig up your gladiolus bulbs before the first frosts. This will help preserve the integrity and health of your plants and garden. This is a simple task that ...

Gladiolus are gorgeous, impressive, summer-blooming flowers that grow from corms. Some hardy varieties are available that survive winter weather in many USDA growing zones but others are hardy only in ...

The only thing I do not like about autumn is that some of my favorite flowers reach the end of their bloom cycle. The important thing to remember is that if these are tender bulbs, they need to be put ...

Elephant ears and canna lilies add a great tropical look to the garden with their broad and sometimes bright leaves, but Kansas winters are generally a little too much for them. Instead of leaving ...

Question: Is it time to dig and store my dahlias and other summer flowering bulbs? What is the best way to store them? Answer: The ideal time to dig tender, summer flowering bulbs such as dahlias, ...

Bulb-digging time is coming up fast, and many are wondering what has to be dug up and what can be left in the ground. In other words, what is hardy? What? August is barely over, and I'm talking about ...

Though your favorite blooms have probably faded by now, fall is still an important time to care for flowers, namely bulbs. You should either plant hardy spring flowering bulbs like daffodils, iris, ...

When you say "bulbs," most people think of spring-bloomers such as daffodils and tulips, but a whole range of summer bulbs grace our gardens. Some are winter-hardy and grown as perennials, while ...

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With winter right around the corner, there’s no better time to start preparing your garden for colder temperatures and harsh weather. One gardening task you should get done before frost hits involves ...

Question: Frost has killed my dahlias, tuberous begonias and gladiolus. Should I dig the bulbs now? What is the best way to store them? Answer: The ideal time to dig tender, summer flowering bulbs ...