Self-denial isn’t in my nature, especially when it comes to plants. Earlier this week, when I made a quick trip to a DIY store for a paint roller, all appreciation of prudence and economy vanished at ...

Q: Could you please tell me, do I separate the tuber clusters, when I put them away for the winter? A: While I suppose you could separate them before or after storage, it will depend greatly on what ...

Whether it’s a bloom of colour to add cheer to any garden or flowerbed or a reliable source of homegrown veggies, bulbs and tubers help a wide range of plants weather harsh conditions to reproduce and ...

A. It is actually not unusual for an amaryllis bulb to produce two flower stems, especially from a newly purchased bulb. It ...

I have noticed tuberous begonia, lily, dahlia and gladiolus bulbs for sale in local stores. Can they all be planted outside now? Flower bulbs fit into two basic categories: tender bulbs that can be ...

This week, I checked my dahlias that I dug and put into storage last fall. I save some every year to plant the following spring. While the fleshy roots on dahlias are technically tubers and not actual ...

Seeds, tubers, cuttings, oh my! There are many ways to propagate garden plants, and understanding them can be both fascinating and a bit daunting. Plant propagation falls into two main categories: ...

Make sure to switch off the lights before cleaning. Remove the bulbs and tube lights from the fittings. A microfiber or cotton cloth works best for wiping them down. We all love a clean home, right?