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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5 Invasive Bulbs to Avoid Planting in Your Garden This Fall – Plus One Unexpected Wildcard to Be Careful Of‘Tis the season to plant bulbs in abundance, but be very careful about which ones you use…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Forget Tulips! Plant These 7 Unusual Spring Bulbs Instead for a Truly Stunning GardenTulips are great and all, but if you want your garden to feel truly unique, it might be time to try something a little different…
By Kayleigh Dray
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When and How to Cut Back Daylilies for Healthy Blooms Next Year – Expert Tips for SuccessLearn when and how to cutback daylilies. Pruning daylilies properly will tidy up your garden while giving plants a boost to thrive next year.
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Store Elephant Ear Bulbs to Grow Again Next Year: A Step-by-Step GuideInterested in learning how to store elephant ear bulbs over winter? Just follow these simple steps to save tubers for years of lush, tropical foliage.
By Amy Grant
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How to Divide Tulip Bulbs for More Spring Color Year After YearLearn how to divide tulip bulbs and when it's necessary. Tulip enthusiasts eagerly anticipate spring’s arrival, but thriving bulbs rely on autumn preparation.
By Tonya Barnett
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How to Store Bulbs Over Winter: Best Tips for Blooming Success Next SpringLearn how to store bulbs over winter so you can have the best blooms next year. Follow these simple rules to ensure that you have success overwintering bulbs.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How to Plant Bulbs Like a Pro – for Brilliant Blooms in Every SeasonFill your garden with a succession of colorful blooms with our complete guide to planting spring, summer, and fall-flowering bulbs.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Dahlias: To Lift or Not to Lift? What You Do This Fall Shapes Next Year’s BloomsTo lift or not to lift, that is the question – and if you want to keep your favorite dahlia tubers in the best shape for next year, here’s how best to handle dahlias in the fall
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Don't Wait! You Can Have Indoor Hyacinths for Christmas if You Start Planning NowGrow 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 BloomsPlant 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 LessDreaming 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 SpringAll 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 AloneSquirrels 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 EaseTop 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 YearAmaryllis 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 SummerWant 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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7 Spring-Flowering Bulbs I Plant Every Fall for a Sensational Display That Lasts for MonthsTrained horticulturist and master gardener Teo Spengler relies on these spring garden stalwarts to shine in beds, borders, and container displays.
By Teo Spengler

