Gardeners who prize dahlias, cannas and gladiolus are faced with a choice: buy new every year, or dig them up, store them ...

Hardy spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, and crocuses can remain planted in the ground during winter in most climates. "But tender bulbs, which can easily be damaged by frost, will need ...

Canna lilies, more commonly known as simply cannas, provide a lot of bang for the buck in any flower garden. Some varieties are grown for their flowers, others for their showy foliage. The main ...

The long stretch of warm weather, courtesy of El Niño, has kept our southeastern Michigan garden soil warmer than we would expect for this time of year. That means plants that would normally have been ...

Tender perennials such as tuberous begonias, gladioli, cannas and dahlias make beautiful displays of color in our gardens, but they don't survive harsh winters. Their bulbs must be dug up and brought ...

Understanding which bulbs need to be planted in fall and which need to be dug in fall can be confusing, so let’s review.

Heat-loving canna lilies (Canna) can bring a dash of the tropical to any garden, but they may need special care through the winter. Canna lilies are known for their large, vibrant flowers in striking ...

Overwintering cold-sensitive bulbs such as dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus is a smart way to save money, preserve your favorite varieties, and even grow bigger blooms the following summer. It’s also a ...