Plant allium bulbs in the fall when soil temperatures reach about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Space bulbs two to three times their height and mix different varieties for color. Give alliums full sun, ...

Alliums, a type of ornamental onion, produce globe-shaped, pinkish-purple flowers that are a striking addition to any garden. They come in various sizes, but all allium varieties are relatively easy ...

The secret to a great harvest of onions, garlic, shallots, and leeks is planting them at the perfect time. Getting the timing right is important, since planting at the wrong time can result in a ...

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Fall is a busy time for us gardeners as we work hard to get our yards ready for winter and prepared for spring. One of the most vital things to get done in October is planting all your spring bulbs, ...

As the days and nights begin to cool, it's time to think about planting spring flowering bulbs. When bulb shopping, think variety in terms of sizes, colors and bloom times to ensure a long-lasting ...

LIKE THE STARS in the heavens, the Allium family is vast. Botanical cousins include familiar kitchen staples such as onions, leeks, scallions and garlic — did you catch Colin’s ode to garlic in last ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Want the perfect plant that doesn’t clash with other flowers in the landscape? Bulbs are your answer. Their trouble-free nature and early welcome of spring ...

Fall officially begins in less than a week, welcoming in cooler temperatures across Michigan and heralding the end of the growing season. Fall is when gardeners need to prepare for spring, though, by ...

Fall is the time to plan for spring daffodils. (Photo by Marcia Westcott Peck, for The Oregonian/OregonLive) CORVALLIS – When it comes to plants, bulbs are about as easy as it gets. "You plant ...