Basics for Beautiful Bulbs!

There is still time to do some bulb planting! In fact, most flower bulbs have to be planted in the fall, because they need a dormancy period time to become rooted before they can bloom big and boldly in the spring. Planting bulbs is very simple, and the great thing about ordering from the Spring Hill catalog or website is that we ship our plants and bulbs to you at exactly the right planting time for your region and zone. […]

Mulch Ado About Nothing

Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your plants. Mulching protects your plants from extreme temperatures, keeps moisture in, and keeps down nasty weeds (which seem to have no trouble growing in ANY climate!). […]

How to Grow and Care for Daylilies

The daylily is a timeless gardening favorite. Not only are daylily plants beautiful, they are very easy to take care of. Make sure you clean your daylily beds each spring, fertilize in the early spring, water throughout the season, and mulch in the late fall. […]

Planting and Care Instructions for Daylilies

Daylilies are tough plants that are easy to grow. They tolerate dry conditions, take summer’s worst heat, grow in most any soil as long as it is well-drained, and live for years. Plant them in the border mixed among other perennials, use as an edging for a larger space, or simply group them in a bed for a mass display. The foliage is generally 18 inches tall and wide, with the flower stems 2-3 feet tall. […]

What is the right daylily for my garden?

When it comes to planting daylilies, I’ve always been of the opinion that “the more, the merrier”. While this is certainly true, I have recently begun to be a bit more discerning in the types of daylilies that I plant. Oh, I still fill my beds to the bursting point with these lovely perennials. But I have found, through lots of trial and error, that certain varieties are better suited for borders while other varieties work better in beds or along the grass lines of my yard. […]

Where Did Daylilies Originate?

Daylilies belong to the genus Hemerocallis and are not true lilies. This Greek word is made up of two parts: hemera meaning day and kallos meaning beauty. This name is appropriate, because each flower lasts only one day. The daylily is originally native from temperate parts of Asia, Japan, Siberia, Korea, China, and Eurasia. Since the early 1930s, hybridizers in the United States and England have made great imrovements to this perennial. […]

Why is the daylily the perfect perennial?

It’s a well-known fact that daylilies are one of the easiest, most dependable perennials one can grow. Whether you live in Anchorage or Miami, there is a daylily that will grow there. Clay soil? Sand? Loam? Daylilies can adapt to just about any soil condition in which you might decide to plant them. […]

August Frost Daylily – A Late Season Winner

This great Daylily has it all – beautiful form with overlapping petals, fabulous contrasting gold wire edges that make a dainty ruffled flounce, and impressive size. The blooms possess excellent substance so they look good even under the extreme temperatures of their bloom time in late summer. […]

WOW Daylilies – the BIG ones!

WOW Daylilies – Just a few years ago, we used to think any Daylily that was 4 inches across was really big! But today’s modern breeders have created many beautiful varieties that are over 5 1/2 inches across, some as much as 7 inches in diameter! A couple of ‘Spider’ types (the name comes from their longer, thinner petals) even reach an amazing 9 inches or more across! […]

Go Bananas with this new Daylily!

Just recently appearing on the Daylily scene, this variety is loaded with great features! It blooms continuously (rather than repeatedly with rest periods between) from early summer through fall; the blooms are 4 inches across, much bigger than any other early yellow with a long period of recurrent bloom; and the flower form is excellent, with broad ruffled petals that spread wide to maximize the color show. […]