Daffodils, tulips, crocus, grape hyacinths and fritillarias are just some of the plants to choose from. Most bulbs have a long dormant period, requiring little attention for much of the year.

Although it is possible to plant bulbs in winter if the ground isn't frozen, spring flowering bulbs are best planted in ...

So much so that centuries ago, Europeans—who didn’t know when to plant tulip bulbs or how to grow them—saw the Middle Eastern ...

Some other plants to consider include hyacinths ... "Toward the end of the cold period, check to see if the bulbs have put down roots," says Montgomery. "That is a better indicator that they ...