GROWING GUIDE

Potatoes are easy to grow, but instead of planting from seeds, they are grown from portions of the root structure, called seed potatoes. Seed potatoes are tubers that you can use to grow new potatoes that will be genetically identical...

 "Potting soil," for example, is very often sold as "garden soil," and is often labeled "for in-ground use." These products contain true dirt—mineral elements such as sand, clay, and loam. The best bagged soil products are formulated to mimic the components of the...

Tips for Success in Growing Zones 8-11 Most spring-blooming bulbs, including tulips, daffodils and crocus, come from climates with cold winters. So if you live where winters are mild and frosts are rare (zones 8-11), you will need to "pre-chill"...

Speeding up the season – chilling and forcing flower bulbs  Forcing refers to tricking bulbs to bloom out of season indoors by providing them with favorable conditions for growing. Plant bulbs, such as paper white narcissus and amaryllis, indoors now,...

Dahlias are late-season flowers that bloom from midsummer through the first frost, offering a vast variety of colors, patterns, sizes, and flower forms that can be small border plants or giant plate-sized blooms atop 6-foot plants. Dahlias are perennials in warmer climates and...

Before You Plant Onions It’s important to understand that some onion varieties may not grow well in your area. All onion bulbs develop in response to their exposure to the number of hours of sunlight in a day. Some onion...

The flower gardens are truly magnificent. Bursting with fragrant aromas, vibrant hues, unique patterns, and diverse textures. Plus, we offer plenty of tailored tips on WHEN and HOW TO grow, so you can begin your gardening journey with confidence. Let's...