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 Caladiums Indoors: The Ultimate Care Guide
Growing a caladium indoors is a treat for devoted houseplant parents. With its colorful leaves and indirect light needs, a caladium is a lovely indoor addition.
By Tonya Barnett
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Canna Lily: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
Proper watering, the right temperature and neutral soil helps a canna lily thrive. Learn all about good canna care.
By Nikki Tilley
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Elephant Ear Plants: Complete Care And Growing Guide
The large floppy leaves of elephant ear plants are a great tropical touch in a garden where the soil is rich and water is plentiful.
By Nikki Tilley
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Dividing & Transplanting Irises: A Step-By-Step Guide
Transplanting iris is a normal part of iris care. When well cared for, iris plants will need divided on a regular basis. So when is the best time to transplant and how should it be done? Read this article to find out.
By Heather Rhoades
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Growing Calla Lilies - Calla Lily Care Guide
Beautiful 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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Grow Caladiums: Best Care For Elephant Ear Plants
Multi-patterned caladiums are a firm favorite both in the garden and in indoor containers. Find out how to grow your own ‘elephant ears’ and get the most from these tropical beauties
By Tonya Barnett
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Growing Tulips - Care And Tulip Planting Tips
Learning how to take care of tulips will make adding these flowers to your garden easy. This article will provide tips for growing and planting tulip bulbs.
By Heather Rhoades
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What Are Grecian Windflowers – How To Grow Anemone Windflowers
By growing Grecian windflowers, you can add a pretty new perennial to your garden. This spring bulb comes in range of colors, providing low clumps of blooms that easily fit into a variety of garden types and climates. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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