Saving cannas from the coming winter after frost blackens their leaves is an autumn ritual for Midwest gardeners. Southern gardeners get to skip this chore, but I don’t envy them. Canna rhizomes ...

Cannas, caladiums, dahlias, gladiolus and tuberous begonias will not survive St. Louis winters out of doors. But, because these plants have specialized underground storage organs such as a tuber, corm ...

This winter has been so mild for so long that the ground never really froze. What little freezing that did occur was just a shallow frozen crust over the surface of the soil that usually quickly ...

Heat-loving canna lilies (Canna) can bring a dash of the tropical to any garden, but they may need special care through the winter. Canna lilies are known for their large, vibrant flowers in striking ...

Tender perennials such as tuberous begonias, gladioli, cannas and dahlias make beautiful displays of color in our gardens, but they don't survive harsh winters. Their bulbs must be dug up and brought ...

Tender bulbs: Dig up bulbs from cold-sensitive perennials, including dahlias, gladiolus, begonias, and cannas. Store the bulbs indoors in a dry place for the winter then replant in the spring.