Lilies are monocotyledons, plants which have flower parts in multiples of three, parallel leaf veins and fibrous, branching roots. They often have strap-like leaves in a clump at the base of the plant ...

They define one of the boundaries of my spring dreams, inspiring me with speckled Rembrandt varieties, Darwin hybrids with ...

Midwestern winters do have an advantage. They allow us to grow tulips. Tulips cannot be grown in warm, tropical climates because they need a cold period to grow successfully. Tulips have an unusual ...

As the days and nights begin to cool, it's time to think about planting spring flowering bulbs. When bulb shopping, think variety in terms of sizes, colors and bloom times to ensure a long-lasting ...

While there is little to rival the shape, colour and fragrance of a rose, even the most ardent rose enthusiast would have to admit that the shrubs themselves can be rather unsightly. But if you ...

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