Bulbs
Flower bulb gardens are a welcome addition, especially in spring as nature awakens from a long winter’s nap. With all the colors and types of bulbs available, gardeners should have no problem finding suitable plants to grow. Yet, it never hurts to get some gardening advice for bulbs along the way. While gardening with bulbs is easy, planting flower bulbs and caring for them can be intimidating to new gardeners, so here you will find tips on growing flower bulb gardens, from planting flower bulbs to their care and how to store them over winter.
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Bulbs
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How To Grow And Care For Persian Lily
Plant Fritillaria prersica bulbs in garden beds, rock gardens or borders adds a unique look and striking colors.
By Mary Ellen Ellis Published
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Tulip Experts Reveal The Top 7 Planting Mistakes Gardeners Make – And How To Fix Them
We reached out to experts to discover where most gardeners go wrong when planting tulips – read on to discover the common mistakes to avoid.
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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Types Of Flower Bulbs - Learn About Different Bulb Types
Bulbs are underground storage structures. There are five different types of bulbs but only one true bulb. Read this article to learn more about the types of garden bulbs you can grow. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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How To Plant Bulbs In Pots - Lasagna Style
Planting bulbs in containers is an easy way to create a gorgeous spring porch arrangement, especially when you use the lasagna method.
By Laura Walters Last updated
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Care for Bulbs After Blooming
It's tempting to chop down the leaves after you bulbs have bloomed, but you have to resist this urge! Click to learn why.
By Amy Draiss Last updated
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Growing Wildflower Bulbs – Wildflowers That Come From Bulbs
A wildflower patch can enhance the surrounding ecosystem. But did you know you can include wildflowers from bulbs too? Learn about them here.
By Tonya Barnett Last updated
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How To Grow And Care For Lily Of The Valley Flowers
Lily of the valley plants are one of the most fragrant blooming plants in the spring and early summer throughout the northern temperate zone. Learn how to grow these plants in this article.
By Nikki Tilley Last updated
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Caring For Forced Freesias – How To Force Freesia Bulbs
Can you force freesia bulbs to bloom indoors? Yes you can! Click here to learn how to make the process a breeze.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Why Tying Or Braiding Daffodil Leaves Isn’t A Good Idea
Should you braid your daffodil leaves after they're done blooming? Is it a good idea? Click here to find out.
By Amy Grant Published
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When To Plant Iris Bulbs By Variety
What is the best time to plant iris bulbs by variety? Click here to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett Published
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Hyacinth Plant Flopping: Tips For Supporting Your Top Heavy Hyacinth Flowers
Are your hyacinths falling over? Don?t worry, there is a silver lining. This is a common issue that many people encounter when growing these plants. Learn more about supporting top heavy hyacinth flowers here.
By Nikki Tilley Last updated
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What Is The Difference Between Daffodil, Jonquil, And Narcissus
There are new cultivars of daffodils introduced to eager gardeners every year. What is the difference between daffodil, jonquil, and Narcissus? Find out in this article. Click here to get more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Growing Paperwhite: Tips On Planting Paperwhite Bulbs Outdoors
Narcissus paperwhite bulbs are classic holiday gifts that produce indoor blooms to brighten the winter doldrums. Planting paperwhite bulbs outside is still a fairly simple process. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Learn About The Care Of Winter Aconite Plants
The crocus is the traditional harbinger of warmer weather to come, but one brightly colored flower beats even that early riser - the winter aconite. Learn more about this plant in the following article.
By Anne Baley Last updated
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Caring For Glory Of The Snow Bulbs
Glory of the snow bulbs are one of the first blooming plants to appear in spring. This article provides tips about growing these bulbs and caring for them in the landscape. So click here to get more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Buttercups For The Garden - Growing Info And Care of Ranunculus Buttercup Plants
Ranunculus buttercup plants produce cheery multi-petaled flowers. Some love them, while some consider them weeds. Click for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Freesia Bulb Plant: When And How To Plant A Freesia Corm
A wide range of colors and an alluring floral fragrance make freesia hard to resist. The freesia bulb plant is easy to force indoors on sunny windowsills, or plant them in the garden. This article has more info.
By Jackie Carroll Last updated