Flower Bulb Learning Center

Trench planting is the easy way to plant large quantities of bulbs for a bold, colorful statement in the garden. Plant a mix of flower bulbs for a natural garden style....

By Ray Allen, Founder of American Meadows If you've never grown a Dahlia, it's high time you did! Most gardeners can't grow just one, and there are endless varieties to keep...

Paperwhites are easy-to-grow flower bulbs that bring a hint of spring indoors over the winter months. These fragrant flowers are in the same family as Daffodils, or Narcissus. These powerhouse bulbs produce...

This is a big country, with all kinds of climates from coast to coast with widely varying planting dates for seeds, bulbs, and plants. In the Northeast and Midwest, the...

Fall-Planted Flower Bulbs are loved by both beginner and master gardeners alike! These easy-to-grow bulbs include Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus, Hyacinths, Grape Hyacinths, and Snowdrops, which bloom in spring. These bulbs...

Q. Why can't I plant tulips in the Spring? A. Spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips and daffodils must be planted in the fall or early winter to bloom in spring...

The wonderfully bright, long-lasting blooms that Amaryllis produce are undoubtedly one of the most joyous parts of the winter months. Symbolizing determination, beauty, and love, their incredible resilience makes them virtually fool-proof. See...

by Ray Allen, Founder, AmericanMeadows.com Many wildflower gardeners enjoy planting the "Wild" or Species Lilies... the ones that are the ancestors of all the lovely hybrids enjoyed today. These lilies...

Review general planting guidelines for spring-planted flower bulb varieties. See height, zones, light requirements, planting depth, and spacing at a glance. Spring-planted bulbs are planted in the spring and bloom in...

by Suzanne DeJohn Everyone loves amaryllis, and if you've grown them, you know how quickly and beautifully they bloom, almost like magic. Best of all, growing them takes no gardening...