Anyone who talks longingly about the good old days certainly isn’t talking about gardening. Times are better now. Heck, when I was a kid, we didn’t even have Wave petunias, and cherry tomatoes tasted ...

The large, showy blooms of lilies add colorful elegance to the summer landscape. While many plants are called "lilies," plants such as daylily, calla lily, surprise lily or water lily are not true ...

Asiatic and oriental lilies provide an easy to grow, colorful addition to your garden and landscape. They are versatile and easy to care for and offer a wide variety of heights, flower forms, and ...

When purchasing lilies, we usually see these divisional names along with the variety name, such as Connecticut King Asiatic lily or Stargazer Oriental lily. Let's take a closer look at the divisions ...

Q:Can I grow Asiatic lilies in a pot? Whatkind of other summer flowering bulbs can be grown in containers? –J.C., Oceanside A:The best time to plant summer floweringbulbs would be in the spring, but ...

What a joy it is to see the lilies breaking the ground this time of year. It makes me realize it will not be long before I have an abundance of lovely flowers. There are many different kinds of lilies ...

It’s usually about now – a few weeks before the Midland County Fair opens – that I realize I once again forgot to plant more Oriental and Asiatic lilies in the full sun garden that has room for 100 or ...

LILIES HAVE two big moments. The first and finest happens July into August when their voluptuous, fragrant flowers define the garden. That is, if you were prescient enough to plant plenty of them last ...

Growth habit: Spring-flowering perennial bulbs sprouting upright stems of lancelike leaves and growing to 3 feet tall. Light: Plant in full-sun to lightly shaded locations. Water needed: Maintain a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The beautiful colors of Asiatic lilies will be the focal point of any perennial garden or home landscape. Many types of lilies are ...

Most of us have a "bucket list" of adventures we'd like to experience before we "kick the bucket." And most gardeners have a "watering can list" of plants they hope to try someday. Everyone's must-try ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What a joy it is to see the lilies breaking the ground this time of year. It makes me realize it will not be long before I have an ...