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 ...

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 ...

With their large fluffy heads and rich shades of purple, it’s easy to see why alliums are a garden favourite - and knowing when to plant allium bulbs in pots will give you the best chance of seeing ...

This undated photo provided by Dig.Drop.Done shows Mount Everest alliums blooming above hostas and shrubs. Beautiful and sturdy with a flair for the dramatic, alliums are a graceful way to add color ...

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 ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. Alliums, ...

A garden expert is urging people to add one flower bulb to their outdoor space in November in order to get gorgeous blooming ...

21:39, Thu, Sep 10, 2015 Updated: 21:48, Thu, Sep 10, 2015 They are usually available from August, but that is too early to plant them - it's best to stick to late September and October for most bulbs ...

A friend told me that the surest sign of middle age is when you stare in the mirror wearing your favourite shorts and Baden-Powell is staring back. The consolation of that moment occurring earlier ...