You know spring has (finally!) arrived when you see tulips in bloom in your garden. These gorgeous flowers grow from bulbs that are planted in the fall before the ground freezes. Tulips are available ...

Are tulips perennials? Or, in other words, do tulips come back each year? Here's the answer to all your questions about this ...

Best planted in groups of about 12, this classic flower makes a wonderful addition to your garden beds in rich hues of ...

Life’s too short for floppy foliage where you expected blooms. Try growing tulips like a flower farmer to get beaucoup ...

Even if you have plenty of winter-friendly plants in your garden the months of gloomy weather can feel endless. Perhaps that's why we love tulips so much: They're a sign that spring has finally ...

Q. My tulip display this year was spectacular. What can I do to encourage these plants to bloom this well for me next year? –Maureen Tierney, Batavia A. The most reliable return will come only from ...

Q. My tulips are up and beginning to grow along with a few perennials poking themselves above the soil. Should I be concerned about potential frosts and freezes? A. The most damaging cold weather ...

The best time to water tulips is just as soon as you plant the bulbs this fall. They need water to put down their roots. Your tulips will also need water every spring, from the time their first ...

Q: I would like to plant tulips in my garden this fall. How can I guarantee that they’ll come back every year? A: Tulips are perennials, but many of the modern hybrid varieties will flower only once.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Four years ago I planted tulip bulbs in the fall, according to directions. The first spring they bloomed. The following year and ...

Tomorrow - the last Friday in April - is Arbor Day, and the occasion is well timed since mid-spring is perfect for getting new trees in the ground before the weather turns ridiculously hot and dry.