The best techniques for dividing bulbs

Wednesday, March 8th, 2006

Bulbs are among the most popular of all flowers for the home garden, and one of the most attractive things about bulbs is that they can be divided to create new plants to give to friends or to plant in other parts of the garden. In fact, most varieties of bulbs benefit from regular division, [...]

Preventing disease in the garden

Wednesday, March 8th, 2006

Preventing disease is an important consideration for any gardener, from the master gardener to the newcomer planting his or her first patch of ground. Disease and its prevention, unfortunately, is one thing that every gardener will have to grapple with eventually, so it pays to familiarize yourself with some of the diseases to which plants [...]

Avoiding common problems with annuals

Wednesday, March 8th, 2006

Annuals are among the most beloved flowers for the home gardener. Annuals are available in virtually every color of the rainbow, and in a striking variety of sizes and shapes as well. Unlike many other types of plants, annuals provide a lengthy blooming cycle, making them a great way to enjoy color all season long. [...]