My column about Cape oxalis (Feb. 21) clearly struck a raw nerve among many Bay Area gardeners. I got quite a few more questions and ideas to help manage this awful weed. Here are a few. Q: I suffered ...

We often think of flowering bulbs as the go-to plants for winter color. But we can also look ahead now to warmer weather by planting summer flowering bulbs such as gladiolas, cannas, dahlias and ...

Friday is Saint Patrick’s Day. We Americans traditionally celebrate with two symbols of this special day - the wearing of the color green and enjoying the beauty of the “lucky clover” Shamrock or ...

Oxalis, or the false shamrock’s (Oxalis triangularis) dramatic dark purple leaves and sprays of starry white or pale pink flowers will make a striking statement in any houseplant collection. While the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- If you are looking for one more garden project, fall is a perfect time to plant flower bulbs in Northeast ...

Staten Island, N.Y. -- Oxalis, commonly known as False Shamrock, is a member of the Wood-Sorrel family. There are about 270 species throughout many parts of the world, with a significant number of ...

Wherever gardeners embrace their hobby, plants that grow from bulbs and tubers are likely to dot the landscape. In Northern climes, plant lovers count on tulips, lilies and cyclamens for color, while ...