The Bloom Blog

Statement Gardens: Bold Color Combinations with Dahlias & Gladiolus

Statement Gardens: Bold Color Combinations with...

Start with a Clear Color Story Strong gardens begin with a defined palette. Choosing specific varieties ahead of planting makes the layout feel cohesive from the start. Large groupings of...

Statement Gardens: Bold Color Combinations with...

Start with a Clear Color Story Strong gardens begin with a defined palette. Choosing specific varieties ahead of planting makes the layout feel cohesive from the start. Large groupings of...

Designing a Cut Flower Garden with Gladiolus, Dahlias & Companion Perennials

Designing a Cut Flower Garden with Gladiolus, D...

Plan for Weeks of Harvest A strong cut flower garden begins with a layout that supports steady production from early Summer into Fall. Spring planted bulbs establish quickly in warming...

Designing a Cut Flower Garden with Gladiolus, D...

Plan for Weeks of Harvest A strong cut flower garden begins with a layout that supports steady production from early Summer into Fall. Spring planted bulbs establish quickly in warming...

The Role of Soil Temperature in Early Bloom Success

The Role of Soil Temperature in Early Bloom Suc...

Why Soil Temperature Matters More Than Air Temperature Early spring growth depends far more on soil temperature than on daytime highs. Bulbs and seeds respond to conditions below the surface,...

The Role of Soil Temperature in Early Bloom Suc...

Why Soil Temperature Matters More Than Air Temperature Early spring growth depends far more on soil temperature than on daytime highs. Bulbs and seeds respond to conditions below the surface,...

Dahlia Planting and Care Tips for a Standout Summer Garden

Dahlia Planting and Care Tips for a Standout Su...

Why Dahlias Deserve a Spot in Your Garden Dahlias have earned their reputation as one of the most rewarding summer flowers to grow. Planted in spring, these tubers establish quickly...

Dahlia Planting and Care Tips for a Standout Su...

Why Dahlias Deserve a Spot in Your Garden Dahlias have earned their reputation as one of the most rewarding summer flowers to grow. Planted in spring, these tubers establish quickly...

Color Psychology in Early Spring Gardens

Color Psychology in Early Spring Gardens

Why Color Feels Different at the Start of the Season Early spring light changes how color is perceived in the landscape. Lower sun angles and cooler temperatures soften contrasts and...

Color Psychology in Early Spring Gardens

Why Color Feels Different at the Start of the Season Early spring light changes how color is perceived in the landscape. Lower sun angles and cooler temperatures soften contrasts and...

Early Spring Bulbs That Signal the Season Is Changing

Early Spring Bulbs That Signal the Season Is Ch...

The First Signs Appear Before the Weather Fully Shifts Late winter often brings a strange mix of cold mornings and brighter afternoons. This is the moment when early spring bulbs...

Early Spring Bulbs That Signal the Season Is Ch...

The First Signs Appear Before the Weather Fully Shifts Late winter often brings a strange mix of cold mornings and brighter afternoons. This is the moment when early spring bulbs...

Succession Planting with Gladiolus and Spring-Planted Perennials

Succession Planting with Gladiolus and Spring-P...

Planning a Season That Lasts Spring planting sets the tone for the entire growing season. While it can be tempting to plant everything at once, spreading planting times creates a...

Succession Planting with Gladiolus and Spring-P...

Planning a Season That Lasts Spring planting sets the tone for the entire growing season. While it can be tempting to plant everything at once, spreading planting times creates a...

Hyacinths in Bloom: Making the Most of Their Fragrance

Hyacinths in Bloom: Making the Most of Their Fr...

Hyacinths bring a distinctive presence to early spring gardens and indoor spaces. Their fragrance is bold and unmistakable, often filling an area long before flowers are fully noticed. Managing temperature,...

Hyacinths in Bloom: Making the Most of Their Fr...

Hyacinths bring a distinctive presence to early spring gardens and indoor spaces. Their fragrance is bold and unmistakable, often filling an area long before flowers are fully noticed. Managing temperature,...

Windowsill Vegetable Gardens from Bulk Seed

Windowsill Vegetable Gardens from Bulk Seed

Growing Indoors During the Winter Months A windowsill garden keeps the growing season active when outdoor conditions are still limiting. With good light and thoughtful planting, indoor vegetable starts provide...

Windowsill Vegetable Gardens from Bulk Seed

Growing Indoors During the Winter Months A windowsill garden keeps the growing season active when outdoor conditions are still limiting. With good light and thoughtful planting, indoor vegetable starts provide...

Flower Symbolism: Planning a Garden for the New Year

Flower Symbolism: Planning a Garden for the New...

The new year offers a fresh starting point for gardeners. While planting season is still ahead, this is when plans begin to take shape. Winter is an ideal time to...

Flower Symbolism: Planning a Garden for the New...

The new year offers a fresh starting point for gardeners. While planting season is still ahead, this is when plans begin to take shape. Winter is an ideal time to...

Planning Your Fall Garden: Flowers That Carry Color Into Autumn

Planning Your Fall Garden: Flowers That Carry C...

Why Fall Blooms Need Early Planning Fall gardens feel warm, grounded, and full of character, and the key to achieving that look is planning earlier in the year. Many flowers...

Planning Your Fall Garden: Flowers That Carry C...

Why Fall Blooms Need Early Planning Fall gardens feel warm, grounded, and full of character, and the key to achieving that look is planning earlier in the year. Many flowers...

Planning Your Summer Garden: Build a Season Centered on Gladiolus

Planning Your Summer Garden: Build a Season Cen...

Why Gladiolus Lead the Summer Garden Summer is the Season when the garden stands tall, and no flower rises to the moment like Gladiolus. This is the bloom that built...

Planning Your Summer Garden: Build a Season Cen...

Why Gladiolus Lead the Summer Garden Summer is the Season when the garden stands tall, and no flower rises to the moment like Gladiolus. This is the bloom that built...