Tulips have long been celebrated for their lively colors and beautiful blooms. So much so that centuries ago, Europeans—who didn’t know when to plant tulip bulbs or how to grow them—saw the Middle ...

If you've never planted tulip bulbs before, the process might seem a bit intimidating, but the fact is that tulips are easy to plant and grow, even in pots. That's why they rank among the most popular ...

NOW that summer is well and truly behind us, you may think that it is time to hang up your gardening gloves for the year. But even with frosty mornings and snow on the way, there’s still a crucial job ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Seeing spring flowering bulbs nudge through the snow means that winter’s hold is on its way out. It also signals that the new outdoor gardening season has ...

Would you rather spend your money buying a house or one tulip bulb? The question sounds ridiculous, but during the historic Netherlands tulip craze of the 1630s, a single tulip bulb could sell for the ...

The best time to plant spring bulbs depends on your growing zone. In general, you should plant bulbs six weeks before your projected first frost date. For many growing zones, October is the best time ...

Q: I saw tulip and daffodil bulbs for sale at the store. I remember my mom having tulips, but she also had problems growing them, as I recall. I would like to plant some, but I don’t want problems.

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There's nothing quite like the first flash of a tulip to brighten your garden after winter. But when is the best time to plant tulip bulbs for colourful displays next year? Tulips are among some of ...

Did you know that in 17th century Holland, tulips were so precious that one bulb could sell for the price of a new home? The economic tulip bubble that occurred between 1634 and 1637 was termed ...

And scroll down to see Monty Don's 'tulip lasagne' tip too NOW that summer is well and truly behind us, you may think that it is time to hang up your gardening gloves for the year. But even with ...