Planting Techniques

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Autumn is the Time to Plant Bulbs

If you want colorful surprises poking up in the spring, you need to plant bulbs in autumn—after the first hard frost but before the ground gets too cold.

Dividing the Rhizomes: What, How and Why

How and when to divide rhizomes such as the Papaver Poppy, Bearded Iris, and Daylilly.

Get Those Seedlings Started!

Marigolds, Cosmos, Impatiens, Petunias—and all those other annuals that add those bright splashes of color to a garden.

How to Plant New Arrivals

With spring right in our midst, that itch to dig in the garden and start planting runs strong. Here are a few pointers to ensure success when you get new plants.

It’s Bulb Planting Time!

Bulbs can be planted from early September to late November or until the soil freezes.

Naturalizing Bulbs

Few cold hardy bulbs are native to North America; however our large variety of non-native species are such colorful harbingers of spring…

Naturalizing Spring-Blooming Bulbs

Naturalizing bulbs planting them in a manner so they appear as if they grew naturally in a particular location.

Plant Now for Zones 8-10

For milder winter areas (zones 8-10), this is the perfect time to plant. For coastal California, fall is also the best time to put plants in the ground.

Planting Bulbs

There is something magical about bulbs. After a dreary, bleak winter they seem to pop out of nowhere. Create a garden teeming with their delight.

Plants for Dry Shade

Suggestions for groundcovers that can be planted in dry, shady areas.

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