Q: I love dahlias for their vibrant colors and intricate forms. This year, I would like to plant them in pots to brighten up my outdoor seating space. Are there any container-growing tips I need to ...

Spring is the best time to plant many bulbs for summer and fall flowers. Plant these flower bulbs in spring for many months ...

Tim Elkner and Megan Ranck grow award-winning dahlias. They shared tips on how to find them, grow them and save them for blooms year after year. Traditionally, flowers need an inch of water weekly.

Growing beautiful dahlias is easier than you think. Proper planting and care will result in an abundance of beautiful blooms for you to enjoy in your garden and summer bouquets. Use these strategies ...

Hosta are tough but beautiful with varieties that range from 4 feet to 4 inches. And most importantly in Western Washington, they thrive in the shade. Courtesy photo The end of May is still the start ...

Not all flowering bulbs, tubers, and corms thrive in pots. Knowing which to plant will save you time and ensure a colorful ...

Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other spring-blooming bulbs can generate one of the biggest color splashes of any flowering plant. However, the way most American gardeners tend to use them – a dozen ...

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...

Digging bulbs is optional. If you dig up spring bulbs in the summer, keep them cool (60–65 degrees) until planting time in October. For bulbs that have grown crowded or need moving to another site, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Now we’re approaching the spring gardening season and watching the first of this year’s bulbs peaking through the soil, there’s no ...