SUMMER is the most anticipated season for gardeners with flowers, trees and shrubs all reaching full bloom. Agapanthus, alliums and canna are just a few of the most enticing flowers to add to your ...

Understanding which bulbs need to be planted in fall and which need to be dug in fall can be confusing, so let’s review.

Many longtime gardeners consider canna lilies the workhorse of the flower garden. That’s because they are available in such a wide range of flower colors, sizes and foliage color. Canna lilies — or ...

Cannas require only four hours of full sun to produce nonstop color throughout the summer and often long into fall. Plant them in full sun or partial shade. A bonus for Napa Valley gardeners living in ...

When nighttime temperatures are consistently around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and soil temperatures are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s time to plant certain types of bulbs. Bulbs are nature’s perfect ...

Canna lilies, more commonly known as simply cannas, provide a lot of bang for the buck in any flower garden. Some varieties are grown for their flowers, others for their showy foliage. The main ...

After our long colorless winter, many gardeners are dreaming of creating a lush, colorful garden in their backyard. With their large banana-like leaves and tall spikes of brilliant flowers, Canna ...

You may think the tall strong canna stems are reminiscent of a ginger lily — and are often called canna lilies — but they actually do not belong to the lily family at all. Canna lilies can reach 8 to ...

Q: When is it OK to plant gladioli bulbs? A: I wouldn't suggest planting them before early May. Like dahlias, cannas and calla lilies, these are non-hardy or "tender" bulbs that aren't crazy about ...