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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Timing is important when it comes to digging tender bulbs. If they are dug too early, it reduces the amount of energy the plants can produce and store for next year. Wait too long and there is a risk ...

The post When to Plant Gladiolus Bulbs: 7 Planting Tips is by Jerad Bryant and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Gladiolus ...

Q. Can you give me some info on planting gladiola bulbs? I have some from last year I have not yet planted. Another gardener told me to tear off the old "onion skin" outer layer of the bulb, plus the ...

Gladioli scream summer. They show up in the garden just as the heat begins to kick in, and when you cut them and bring them inside, they last for a week or more. You just remove the spent blossoms at ...

He just has to wait. He’s tempted, as we all are, but not yet. He watches the skies, the yellow grass turning green, the soft March rain. And he waits. Gaylord Morrison has done this for more years ...

Question: This is my first year growing gladiolus in Central Florida. Up north, we dug the bulbs. What should I do here? Answer: Florida gardeners and many in the more southern states have the option ...

The gladiolus is making a commercial comeback, so Sarah Raven visited Winchester Growers to harvest some tips on growing this elegant and stately flower. Gladiator: farmer Tom Excell with a crop of ...