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 ...
Plant allium bulbs in the fall, around the first frost but before the ground freezes, to give them the chilling period they need for strong spring blooms. Choose a sunny, well-draining spot and plant ...
Plant after first frost but before the ground freezes so they can develop strong roots for spring blooms. Choose a sunny, well-draining spot, space them 6 to 8 inches apart, and avoid overwatering to ...
BOISE, Idaho — Do you like the savory flavor of onion and garlic in your food? Most people do, but did you know they are all part of the same plant family? They are known as alliums and they are east ...
Take your garden to new heights with alliums. This ornamental member of the onion family provides welcome color as spring bulbs fade and before summer perennials fill our gardens with colorful blooms.
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 ...
A series of queries from a new gardener wanting recommendations for Allium varieties reminded me that I wanted to tuck in a few more before it’s too late. The best time to plant ornamental alliums and ...
Alliums flower May through July. They prefer a sandy soil in full sun or light shade. Plant the bulbs at a depth twice their own diameter and space generously as most will perennialize to form large ...
It never ends for gardeners does it? Alan Titchmarsh says you need to get planting now if you want the bright colour sof ...
Alliums are a beloved garden favourite, but is it necessary to give them a chop once they pass their blooming period? Whether you're a fan of cottage garden ideas or love adding pops of colour into ...
The kinds of seeds and bulbs you can plant in November are limited, but if you're frequently visited by deer, that list ...
Posting on Reddit's GardeningUK page, one amateur gardener asked: "Do you think I’m still ok to buy bulbs and get them into the ground this year?" Users all agreed on the answer ...