Winter days can be gloomy, but you can brighten your home by adding vibrant, blooming plants like daffodils, amaryllis and hyacinths. One way to enjoy these flowers out of season is by forcing bulbs — ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hyacinths are an old-fashioned springtime favorite with brightly-colored spikes of flowers and an intense ...

Q–I have some nice hyacinth glasses, but have no luck growing these bulbs this way in water, in the house. Do the bulbs require some special treatment? A–Yes. Buy only bulbs specially prepared for ...

Q: I have some problems with bulbs doing well after the first year - mostly tulips and hyacinths. They are planted in sunny areas and I usually cut them back after the foliage turns brown. I treat ...

The spring blessing of new life is evident in the everyday as we emerge from a year of anxiety and concern. Amid the news of the day, old and new, are signs that life moves forward in positive ways if ...

For sublime fragrance, showy flowers and a rainbow of vibrant shades to choose from, you really can’t beat hyacinths. Grow bulbs indoors to add a cheerful touch to a room, or plant outside for an ...

If the spring bulbs you’ve planted over the years are no longer putting on a seasonal show, it’s not too late to shop and plant for ...

Q:We are infested with a fast-spreading grape hyacinth population. We travel a lot. Other than the tedious and impossible task of picking the many and tiny bulbs by hand, how do we get rid of them? A: ...

Q: I received two plants for Easter - hyacinths and a hydrangea. How should I treat these plants indoors and when can I plant them outside? I'm not sure the hydrangea is suited to be planted outside.

I’m crazy about flowers that grow from bulbs. Spring without purple crocus, red tulips or yellow daffodils is unthinkable. But there is a world of bulbs to discover out there. The most vibrantly ...