Forgot to Plant Flower Bulbs Last Fall? Here’s How to Still Enjoy Beautiful Spring Blooms!
The best time to plant spring flowering bulbs is in fall, about 6 weeks before the first frost. Any time between September and December is ideal if the ground is not frozen. But sometimes life happens, things get busy and it’s easy to forget about the boxes of bulbs sitting happily in your garage. Never fear! These resilient little bulbs
How to Protect Roses During Winter in Canada
As the seasons change and we watch the last beautiful petals drift to the chilly garden floor, it’s time to talk about winter protection for roses. Preparing roses for winter is an important part of fall garden clean up. We lay out all of the details you need to know for winterizing roses in Canada. General Tips on How to Winterize
How to create a spooky Halloween planter!
As the leaves turn crisp and the air fills with the scent of pumpkin spice, Halloween approaches with its delightful mix of candy and creepiness. This time of year, we embrace the thrill of spooky decorations and the allure of all things goth. But why stop at just cobwebs and jack-o'-lanterns? Elevate your outdoor aesthetic with a Halloween planter that
All About Muscari: 6 Unique, Must-Have Varieties for Fall
As spring paints the world with vibrant hues and scents, one often overlooked yet utterly charming flower takes center stage - Muscari. Commonly known as grape hyacinths, these small, bell-shaped blooms bring a touch of whimsy to spring gardens. These perennial bulbs are characterized by their slender, strap-shaped leaves and dense clusters of tiny, bell-shaped flowers that resemble miniature grapes, hence
Four ways to create community through gardening this fall
Community centers on fellowship with others, especially around a common interest. At Florissa, there is nothing we love more than seeing a community gather and grow together around a shared love of gardening and the outdoors. We get to delight in our online community of readers that share in horticultural information and knowledge with us. But there is nothing better
All About Crocus: How To Plant, Grow And Care For Crocus
Crocus bulbs are small, vibrant flowering bulbs that belong to the iris family and are known to bring a burst of colour to gardens - just when it's needed most. Crocuses are among the earliest bulbs to bloom in late winter to spring. Often peeking through the last remnants of snow with their bright, cup-shaped flowers in hues of purple,
Everything You Need to Know About Fall Bulb Planting
Planting bulbs in the fall is the easiest way to guarantee a beautiful show come springtime. Planting Spring flowering bulbs doesn’t require any advanced horticultural knowledge. It’s simple with just a few steps you will have amazing success! When to plant Bulbs can be planted as soon as you purchase them, even as early as September. The ideal time frame for planting
Unique New Bulb Varieties To Plant This Fall!
This fall, check out all your Florissa favourites and make sure to keep an eye out for our great selection of new items. Planting spring flowering bulbs is a simple and easy way to create a beautiful garden!
How to Create a Low-Maintenance Garden with Naturalizing Bulbs!
Looking to make your fall planting season a little easier? Plant naturalizing bulbs! The bulbs you plant in fall will be blooming for many springs to come! A naturalizing garden is low maintenance. Imagine being welcomed into each spring by a bountiful and gorgeous display of blooms! Naturalized bulbs will be able to stay in your garden bed and containers year-round!
Favourite Fall Bulbs for an Aromatic Spring Garden!
Add sweet and fresh scents to the garden this spring! Spring brings growth, beauty, and fresh sweet aromas to your garden. When it comes time to plant your spring flowering bulbs this fall, it can be challenging to choose which ones to plant with the wide selection of varieties available. This year, add fragrant flowers to your spring garden to