Wonderful spring flower gardens don't just happen. They are created by gardeners who know what to plant in the fall. Learn to choose the bulbs, winter annuals, biennials and spring blooming perennials ...

Jacqueline van der Kloet has a refreshing way of planting tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other spring-flowering bulbs: Forget about old-fashioned sweeps of red or yellow and concentrate instead on ...

Plant cool-season annuals such as pansies and primulas that can tolerate a light frost in April to add color to your garden. These annuals can be used as under plantings to bulbs to complement their ...

Spring flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocus add a lot of color and enjoyment to early spring flower beds. These bulbs are among the first flowers to appear in spring and ...

As temperatures become favorable for annuals and perennials to be planted in beds, the soil is also right for weed seeds to germinate. Take heart; you do have some options. If you are just beginning a ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

This is my favorite time of year. The availability of fresh local food, the happy birds and bees, changing trees and the cooler temperatures are just a few reasons. I have mentioned before that I am a ...

When you plant this popular flower in November, it's able to develop healthy roots before winter, setting the stage for ...

Manual removal of grass from flower beds is best done after a rain. Mulching, groundcovers, and edging prevent grass from growing in flower beds. Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent herbicides ...