The first day of fall is officially tomorrow, and there’s much to tackle in the autumn garden. One of the easiest tasks you can do to beautify your growing space is something nobody will even notice…until spring.
Planting bulbs is as simple as digging a hole in the ground, but when it comes to getting the best springtime show, you need to buy your bulbs early if you want the best selection, as well as plant them correctly. |
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 There’s nothing like admiring beautiful spring blooms indoors on a dreary winter day. With proper preparation,
forcing bulbs into winter bloom is an easy way to get out-of-season color and fragrance. If you’ve ever fooled your bulbs into making an early appearance, you know how enjoyable this project is. If you’ve never tried it, you’re in for a spectacular treat! |
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If you live in a Mediterranean- or desert-like region with mild, relatively moist winters and would like to try a bulb that reliably blooms with little care, check out this beauty!
Baboon flower is a flamboyant clump-forming plant grown for its late winter and early spring display of 2-inch-wide, deep-blue, red-eyed, bowl-shaped blooms. The plant performs best in ample sunlight and well-drained, moisture-retentive soil. Enjoy it in containers, mixed borders and in rock gardens. |
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