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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What Dahlias Need in October: 6 Easy Tasks for Plenty More Blooms and Winter-Ready TubersDon’t get too dazzled by this season’s fabulous show of dahlia flowers because you need to start preparing tubers for winter to enjoy even bigger blooms next year.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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9 Bulbs to Plant in October for Striking Fuss-Free Flowers Come Spring – Even Beginner Gardeners Will Get Great ResultsForget boring tulips and daffodils because these showstopper bulbs are just as easy to grow and will add a heap more color and character to your garden.
By Clare Walker
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Meet Your Birth Month Bulb – and the Meaning Behind All 12 Beautiful Spring BloomsEver wondered which spring flower you’re most like? From dark-petalled tulips to fragrant daffodils, your birth month bulb might reveal more about you than you think...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Want a Lawn Full of Crocuses Next Spring? Pros Share Their Fall Planting Tips (and Mistakes to Avoid) for a Dreamy Carpet of ColorPlanting crocuses, but not getting that carpet effect? Experts reveal the real reason crocus lawns fail – and the simple fix most gardeners overlook.
By Sarah Veldman
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Sorry Tulips, These Are the 7 Bulbs Everyone's Planting This SeptemberDon't settle for ordinary flower beds. Plant these unique bulbs now for a show-stopping garden next spring.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Garden Mythbusters: Does the Pointy End of a Bulb Really Need to Face Up When You Plant It?The "pointy end up" rule has dominated fall bulb planting for generations, but what really happens when it goes in differently? If you don’t know which way is best, this will put you right…
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Plant Hyacinth Bulbs in September for Bowls of Fragrant Christmas FlowersForget scented Christmas candles – force hyacinth bulbs to flower early and naturally fragrance your home this holiday season.
By Emma Kendell
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This Daffodil Is Quietly Replacing Classic Yellow Varieties – It’s Fragrant, Long-Lived, and HardyIf you're planting spring bulbs this fall, don't overlook this elegant daffodil...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Plant These $1 Bulbs in Your Lawn Now For Drifts of Pretty Fall FlowersGet these fast-growing crocus bulbs into the ground in September and enjoy lavender-hued blooms in a few weeks.
By Emma Kendell
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Plant These 6 Bulbs in September for Enchanting Flowers that Appear Like Magic Through FallMost fall planting feels like an investment in next spring, but if you plant these fast-acting bulbs, corms and tubers in early September, you’re in for a delightful showing of brilliant color in weeks
By Tyler Schuster
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10 New Set-and-Forget Bulbs to Buy Before August Ends – it’s the Easy Gardening Cheat to Borders Full of Striking Spring BloomsStandout new varieties of fall-planted bulbs always sell out before it’s time to plant them, and they're easily stored in a paper bag in your shed.
By Emma Kendell
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What Your Dahlias Need in August – 5 Easy Wins for Massive Blooms That Keep Dazzling Until First FrostYou can supercharge your dahlia display this August with a few quick, high-impact tasks, designed to trigger a fresh wave of vibrant flowers that keep going strong through fall
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How to Get a Second Flush of Flowers From Your Daylilies – Plus, This Easy Trick Keeps Plants Looking FreshKeep your daylilies blooming all the way until the first frost of fall by following this one simple trick.
By Laura Walters
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What Dahlias Need in July – 4 Vital Tasks for Dinnerplate Blooms and Buckets of Flowers Through FallJuly dahlia care is easy but the right watering, feeding, pruning and pest control is key to an abundant, long-lasting display.
By Emma Kendell
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Calla Lily Care Guide: Discover the Secrets to Growing Gorgeous Tropical Bulbs for a Stunning Summer DisplayBeautiful and graceful calla lilies aren’t terribly fussy, and are an elegant addition to any garden where there’s full or partial sun.
By Nikki Tilley
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Get Your Dahlias Ready for Their Biggest, Boldest Blooms Yet – 6 Vital June Tasks for a Sensational SummerThe groundwork for a spectacular dahlia display is laid long before peak flowering – these timely tasks ensure abundant blooms that last throughout the season.
By Tyler Schuster
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Care of Gladiolus Flowers Made Easy: A Complete Guide to Growing These Striking Summer BloomsGrowing gladiolus flowers mean tall spikes of vibrant color will fill your garden from summer right into fall. From planting to winterizing, this guide has it all.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

