Planting Spring Bulbs in Maine: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Maine spans hardiness zones 3b to 6a, which means the planting calendar that works in Portland can be three weeks off in Aroostook County.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Louisiana, and the Ones That Struggle
Louisiana’s heat and humidity, not its mild winters, decide which flowers survive here, from heat-tolerant natives to tender perennials grown as annuals up north.
Planting Spring Bulbs in Louisiana: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Most spring bulbs sold at Louisiana garden centers will leaf out fine and never flower, or flower once and quit.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Kentucky, and the Ones That Struggle
A look at which flowers survive Kentucky’s cold winters and hot, humid summers, and which ones need extra help or don’t belong here.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Kansas, and the Ones That Struggle
A breakdown of which flowers handle Kansas heat, cold and wind, with native picks, reliable perennials, and border-building tips.
Planting Spring Bulbs in Kentucky: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Spring bulbs succeed almost everywhere in Kentucky because the state’s winters run cold enough, long enough, for tulips, daffodils, crocus, and hyacinths…
Planting Spring Bulbs in Kansas: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Kansas winters run cold enough to satisfy nearly every classic spring bulb, from tulips to daffodils to crocus.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Iowa, and the Ones That Struggle
A look at which flowers survive Iowa’s winter lows and summer heat, which natives to plant, and which perennials need special handling.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Indiana, and the Ones That Struggle
A look at which flowers handle Indiana’s cold winters and humid summers, which need extra care, and how to build a border that blooms all season.
Planting Spring Bulbs in Iowa: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Iowa’s winters are cold enough to satisfy nearly every spring bulb sold at garden centers, but timing and rodent pressure still trip people up.