Freezing temperatures trigger dormancy in tender plants like cannas, dahlias, gladiolas, and elephant ears, meaning the ...

Heat-loving canna lilies (Canna) can bring a dash of the tropical to any garden, but they may need special care through the winter. Canna lilies are known for their large, vibrant flowers in striking ...

This winter has been so mild for so long that the ground never really froze. What little freezing that did occur was just a shallow frozen crust over the surface of the soil that usually quickly ...

Tender perennials such as tuberous begonias, gladioli, cannas, dahlias and elephant ears make beautiful displays of color in our gardens, but they don't survive harsh winters. Their bulbs must be dug ...

Saving cannas from the coming winter after frost blackens their leaves is an autumn ritual for Midwest gardeners. Southern gardeners get to skip this chore, but I don’t envy them. Canna rhizomes ...

The most manageable plants to bring inside for 80% of the U.S. are herbs, says Preston. That includes basil, rosemary, chives ...

As soon as we get a hard frost in the garden, it’s time to dig and store the dahlias, tender geraniums, cannas, etc. that ...

Plants like caladiums, cannas, dahlias, elephant ears and gladiolus bring vibrant color and tropical flair to summer gardens. Unfortunately, they’re no match for our Midwestern winters. These plants, ...

Even if frost has blackened the leaves of your cannas, dahlias and other summer bulbs, it's still possible to save them. DENVER — Even if frost has blackened the leaves of your cannas, dahlias and ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When canna lilies begin blooming in late spring, they can become the star of your garden. Some grow as tall as 6 feet, and their bright-colored blooms are eye-catching. You can find ...