Snowdrops signal spring, even when the view outdoors may not look spring-like. Often poking up through the snow, they’re among the earliest flowers to bloom. Snowdrops are perennials, perfect for ...
The exquisite beauty and variety of show-quality daffodils are evident to the casual observer, but the traits that distinguish one snowdrop from another are harder to understand. So is the passion for ...
Timing is everything when growing snowdrops. Planting bulbs too late in the year, as winter begins to take hold, will result in failed flowering and disappointment, so getting them in the ground ...
I love naturalising Snowdrops into an area of the lawn, what is nicer than seeing pure white floral gems sparkling against the green backdrop of the lawn grass. It’s a great time to plant Snowdrop ...
Slowly but surely, the chilly autumn breeze has us retreating from our gardens and into the cosy corners of our homes. But before we bid our plots farewell until next year, there’s one more thing to ...
Would you pay $550 for a single snowdrop bulb? What about $2,500? If you say yes, you may be exhibiting signs of what some people are calling galanthomania—an obsession with Galanthus, or snowdrops.
Snowdrops add life to early spring gardens when little else is in bloom. With fall just around the corner, it's time for gardeners to start thinking about planting spring-flowering bulbs. And if ...
Snowdrops (galanthus) are the earliest bulbs to bloom in Western Washington gardens and are deer- and rodent-proof bulbs. Courtesy photo The second week of February is a good time to dig up and divide ...
Snowdrops share many of the same characteristics as other spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. Not only do they bloom at the same time of year, but they also grow in small ...
The exquisite beauty and variety of show-quality daffodils are evident to the casual observer, but the traits that distinguish one snowdrop from another are harder to understand. So is the passion for ...