Gardening beneath black walnut trees presents unique challenges due to juglone, a toxic compound that these trees produce. If ...

A group of Asiatic lilies take in the sun. Susan Rendall says Oriental lilies such as this one are fragrant whereas asiatic lilies are not. A darker selection of Asiatic lilies rise above hints of ...

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 ...

Mid-July typically is when flower gardens hit their stride. Perennials are in bud or blossom, and annuals continue to thrive. It’s a kaleidoscope of color to be sure, assuming fungal disease and ...

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 ...

A: There are many. Several bulbs have "lily" in their common name. True lilies are in the genus Lilium. Easter lilies, Lilium longiflorum, adapt easily here. Many plant them in a well-draining bed ...

Rising 8 feet tall over the prairie, a large stand of native turk’s cap lilies in full bloom during mid-July is a dramatic scene. The massive plants can have up to 50 blooms per stalk, each nearly 4 ...

Spring brings many beautiful flowers, but none more beautiful than the lily. Readily found this time of year and often used for celebrations and decorating in the spring, lilies are important to many ...