flower gardening

When and How to Transplant Lilies: Busting Garden Myths

🌸 Editor’s Note: We all love our lilies, but eventually, those beautiful clumps get a little too crowded and stop putting on a good show. In this article, our resident gardening expert and forum admin, Pomidoroved, breaks down exactly when and how you should be dividing and transplanting your lilies—while hilariously busting a few stubborn … Read more

Growing Lilies 101: Planting, Care, and Transplanting Tips

🌸 Editor’s Note: We talk a lot about vegetables here, but every garden needs a splash of color! In this classic, slightly humorous guide, forum admin Pomidoroved breaks down the absolute basics of growing gorgeous lilies—including a few crucial mistakes you definitely want to avoid. Be sure to check the comments for a fascinating grower … Read more

To Dig or Not to Dig? Lifting Tulip Bulbs – The Ultimate Guide

🌷 Editor’s Note: We all love a good low-maintenance garden, and tulips often seem like the perfect “plant-it-and-forget-it” flower. But if you’ve ever wondered why those expensive, fancy Dutch tulips look spectacular the first year and then mysteriously vanish by year three, this article is for you. Our forum veteran Pomidoroved breaks down the science … Read more

Overwintering Dahlias: From Saran Wrap to the “Dirt Clump” Method

🌺 Editor’s Note: Dahlias are the crown jewels of the late-summer garden, but overwintering their delicate tubers in harsh, freezing climates is a true test of a gardener’s skill. In this article, our growers share their battle-tested methods for keeping dahlia tubers plump and healthy until spring — along with a spirited debate in the … Read more