Snowdrops signal spring, even when the view outdoors may not look spring-like. Often poking up through the snow, they’re among the earliest flowers to bloom. Snowdrops are perennials, perfect for ...

Every garden needs its perennial stalwarts, those uncomplaining, resilient, long-lived ornamental species that shrug off wind, rain, snow and ice, cock a snook at drought, and aren’t one bit put out ...

Q: Last year, I bought an older home. This spring, I’ve had lots of small flowers coming up. Many have little white flowers with three downward hanging petals. They make me think of small bells. These ...

The arrival of snowdrops is a sign of "hope" during the harsh winter months, a head gardener has said. Flowering from January to early March, the white perennials can survive sub-zero temperatures, ...

* What it is: A short, winter-hardy, super-early-blooming bulb that can send up its nodding, white, bell-shaped flowers as early as end of January some years. Even a covering of snow won't faze these.

The bright yellow blooms of winter aconite ( Eranthis hyemalis) are a welcome sight when they appear in late winter, often ...

What a welcome sight! Hellebores and snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) poking their heads up through the snow! Can spring be far behind? Spring is always a welcome change for me, but this year I feel more ...

Join David Maxwell for gardening chat including; perennials from seed, wildflowers of south Tyrone and the snowdrop display at Altamont gardens in Carlow. Show more How to fill your garden with costly ...

Q. Saw your article the other day about bulbs blooming in winter. I’ve never seen January budding snowdrops. When do they normally bloom? My daffodil’s are up about 3 inches! Also, I would like info ...

The third week of February is a great time to make a run to your nearest nursery and load up on early blooming perennials. It’s time to celebrate early spring by adding these three hardy plants that ...