Gladiolus are gorgeous, impressive, summer-blooming flowers that grow from corms. Some hardy varieties are available that survive winter weather in many USDA growing zones but others are hardy only in ...

Gardeners who prize dahlias, cannas and gladiolus are faced with a choice: buy new every year, or dig them up, store them ...

As we continue to prepare for fall, summer bulbs need our attention. First note that there is no law that says you have to save your bulbs. You can buy new ones each season. However, the frugal among ...

I never used to bother with digging and storing summer-blooming bulbs, such as dahlias, gladiolus, elephant ears, and more. I thought it was too much work. But last fall I was in a friend’s garden and ...

Even knowledgeable gardeners seem to fall into two groups when it comes to lifting and storing tender bulbs. They either know how to do it and do so with ease, or they do not know how and are ...

Hardy spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, and crocuses can remain planted in the ground during winter in most climates. "But tender bulbs, which can easily be damaged by frost, will need ...

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 ...

With winter right around the corner, there’s no better time to start preparing your garden for colder temperatures and harsh weather. One gardening task you should get done before frost hits involves ...

As the first frost and freezes of autumn are upon us, it's time to think about digging, drying and storing summer blooming bulbs for next year. Of course, it's only necessary to take these steps if ...

Although there are a few hardy varieties, most Gladiolus come from warm areas of South Africa and are too tender to survive winter outside in the ground. When the foliage begins to turn yellow or to ...

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 ...