Nodding onion is a Mid-Atlantic native bulb with beautiful midsummer blooms

Lollipop blooms on tall, leafless stems add an architectural element to gardens of all styles

Don't hang up your spade after summer — plant these unusual bulbs in fall for a spectacular spring show

Planting bulbs wisely in fall can turn a spring garden glorious with joyful colors and profuse blooms that last through summer

Fall planting: For gardens that don't see harsh winters, different guidelines for choosing and planting spring-blooming bulbs apply

Fall planting: Stray from the standards for a more exotic spring garden that draws applause

This lush expanse of bulbs, perennials and grasses at The New York Botanical Garden is showing its color. Have a look

Keep the party going all summer long with smart watering methods and fertilizer. Get ready for next year and order bulbs now

Before prime planting time, clean out the old garden, prepare for the new, and dream up ideas for fall flowers and veggies

Spring is overrated for planting. Starting plants in autumn has advantages for both garden and gardener