Q: I love gladioli and would like to have some of my own in my plot. However, as it is a paved courtyard, I would have to grow them in containers. Is this possible, and if so, are there any tips I ...

I wanted a quick way to boost my home’s curb appeal, so I skipped tulips and went for the tall, exotic charm of gladiolus. Let’s just say it didn’t end well—my planting errors left the garden looking ...

Question. Geraniums are one of our favorite flowering plants, but we are not always successful. Is it better to grow them in the ground or in containers? Answer. Considering Florida’s variable winters ...

Question: This is my first year growing gladiolus in Central Florida. Up north, we dug the bulbs. What should I do here? Answer: Florida gardeners and many in the more southern states have the option ...

Gladiolus flowers are impossible not to spot in the garden. With their majestic spikes of eye-catching flowers, they’re a striking accent plant. They have a clumping form, with long, dramatic ...

I have noticed tuberous begonia, lily, dahlia and gladiolus bulbs for sale in local stores. Can they all be planted outside now? Flower bulbs fit into two basic categories: tender bulbs that can be ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - In fall, gardeners settle bulbs under a blanket of soil and wait for spring to watch them flaunt their beauty. "It's easy to create a stunning display that bursts into bloom in the ...

DENVER — As winter closes in, it becomes more difficult to plant bulbs in the ground. In addition, some gardeners face perennial problems of deer and rodents ruining their spring bulb display. And ...

This summer I planted gladiolus flowers in the pots in front of my house. The vertical bladed leaves added height that I was missing in my containers. The gladiolus flowers were from a mixed bag, so ...