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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Don't Wait! You Can Have Indoor Hyacinths for Christmas if You Start Planning Now
Grow beautiful hyacinths for Christmas with these simple tips and add some extra cheer to your holidays. Start forcing your bulbs now for the best blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How to Care for Hyacinths: The Secret to Spectacular Spring Blooms
Plant bulbs, force flowers, and keep your hyacinths blooming with this comprehensive care guide.
By Liz Baessler
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Muscari Seed Planting: Grow Grape Hyacinth Seeds for Spring Displays that Cost Less
Dreaming of a spring garden bursting with grape hyacinths? Muscari seeds offer a thrifty way to grow those cheery blooms. Here’s how to grow grape hyacinth seeds
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Plant a Bulb Trifle for Some Rachel Green-Inspired Magic Come Spring
All together now, Friends fans? You’re not supposed to put beef in the trifle!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Plant These 8 Squirrel-Resistant Bulbs So Those Furry Rascals Leave Your Garden Alone
Squirrels making a mess of your bulb beds? These squirrel-resistant bulbs are tough nuts they won’t touch. Plant these for spring color without raiding rodents.
By Tyler Schuster
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6 Flowers to Plant Over Bulbs in Pots: Create Colorful, Long-Lasting Displays with Ease
Top off your container bulbs with these gorgeous annual flowers, which will fill out containers and ensure displays transition through the seasons in style.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Master Gardener Explains Her Secret for Getting Amaryllis to Rebloom for Vibrant Beauty Year After Year
Amaryllis blooms bring bold, cheery color to your home in the winter months, but did you know you can get your amaryllis bulbs to rebloom? Find out how!
By Susan Albert
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Ultimate Guide: How to Preserve and Store Gladiolus Bulbs for Spectacular Flowers Next Summer
Want your glads to pop with color next year? Learn how to store gladiolus bulbs to keep them safe through winter for the best blooms next summer.
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Best Plant Bulbs This Fall to Guarantee a Gorgeous Garden Come Spring
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5 fool-proof tips for your best garden yet.
By Ellen Wells
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Best Spring Flowering Bulbs to Plant in the Fall for Gorgeous Early Blooms
There is nothing more satisfying to a gardener than seeing those first early spring flower bulbs popping up from the cold ground. Take a look at some common spring flowering bulbs in this article.
By Janey Goulding
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7 Bulbs You Need to Plant in September for the Best Spring Displays – Plus, 1 Bulb You Shouldn’t Plant Yet
It's not too soon to start preparing for next year's spring blooms. Here are 7 bulbs to plant in September – start now for guaranteed gorgeous early color next year
By Janey Goulding
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Start Planning Your Spring Bulb Order Now – 9 Pre-Season Secrets To Help You Get Ahead On Next Year’s Blooms
As summer draws to a close, why not take advantage of the quieter gardening days to plan next year’s spring dazzlers? Follow these tips to make the ultimate spring bulb garden plan
By Tyler Schuster
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9 Most Prolific Dahlia Varieties For Extended Color Through Summer and Fall
These long-blooming beauties will endure for months on end, filling your garden with a sea of glorious color that just keeps on coming.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Confused About What To Do With Dahlias After Flowering? 4 Steps To Safeguard Your Summer Displays & Prep For Next Year’s Blooms
While many dahlia varieties will bloom well into the fall, yours may have started slowing. Here’s what to do with dahlias after flowering to keep your tender perennials at their best
By Tonya Barnett
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Transplanting Dahlias Started In Pots: Planting Out Dahlias Started From Seed & Cuttings
Dahlias aren’t that complicated to relocate in the ground outside, even if started from seed or potted seedlings or cuttings. Here’s how easy transplanting dahlias can be
By Susan Albert
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Dwarf Dahlias: 7 Varieties Of Brilliant Blooms Best Suited For Containers And Small Gardens
Passionate about dahlias but short on space or keen to advance your container garden? Try growing dwarf dahlias like these special shorties for stunning blooms
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Dahlias Not Blooming? Avoid These 7 Common Dahlia Mistakes To Bring More Flowering Joy With Your Dream Dollies
If you’ve not yet been dazzled by dahlia displays, don’t fret. Dahlias not blooming needn’t be cause for despair – check these dahlia mistakes to put your blooming back on track
By Mary Ellen Ellis