These garden showstoppers are easy to grow but require some special care. Gladiolus, also known as sword lily, is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the iris family. The plant is recognized by ...

Spring is the time for daffodils and crocuses, with the flowers offering some light, colourful relief following the winter months. But don’t forget that if you want some glorious summer bulbs you’ll ...

With the right conditions — well-drained soil and a reasonably sheltered spot — summer bulbs are impressively reliable. Once they begin to flower, usually in late spring to early summer, they reward ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pink and white flowers of Gladiolus 'Pink Lady' Gladioli are fast reclaiming their spot on the horticultural catwalk. Just as ...

One of my favorite flowers to cut and bring in the house in the summer are gladiolus. A question often raised is “how do you prevent thrips in gladiolus?” Thrips seem to be the biggest pest for this ...

Dreaming of long, warm days in the garden? If you’re craving colour after months of grey skies, now is the moment to act. March is the last call to plant summer-flowering bulbs – and getting them in ...

Some people seem to have a natural knack for growing a good-looking summer yard – those head-turning homesteads currently firing on all-color cylinders (rain and hose-watering permitting). On the ...