A tropical garden can better manifest itself with the delights of those extremely robust tubers of the elephant ear. So you don't live in the tropics? Not a problem. Container gardening them is even better and suits them for the cold to reappear the following summer season. Look for them today.

Containers are great for growing bulbs. It’s fun, and easy-going on the back and feet. Buy a workbench, some soil and lets not forget the bulbs and lets get busy.

Not sure what to do or how to get started in time for spring planting? No worries. Here is some basic information to help you out and help you plan accordingly for next spring.

One, two, ready go. Its time for color and more color to cover the drab of winter and overcast of spring. Let's do it with spring bulbs.

Wondering what to do for your garden in all this heat? Plant catalogs. That's right, plant catalogs will, if they have not already, start to come with so many choices for the spring. Start making decisions now for what you'd like to change or add in the fall for your spring, spectacular garden.

As with any plant, there are challenges that include pest and disease that can rob a bulb of its growing progression. Here are a few to look out for.

A cottage-like plant that will enhance your tropical garden with spectacular color.

A nice day with chirping birds and warming winds that bring in tree pollen could be signals of spring. Or is it? Sprouting of new, tree leaves and green grass but then the ailing effects of snow and consistent cooler temperatures of old man winter prove that winter is certainly still in effect.

Bulbs can be beautiful to look at and overwhelming to choose from but it is as important to know how to care for them once they have finished beautifying your garden. This week's article can help you do that effectively as well as efficiently.

Wonderin’ what to do in the garden? Absolutely nothing, at least for now. Instead, head inside to a cool, air-conditioned room, grab something to snack on and for all my northern gardeners, get out your gardening journal.