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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Pretty Spring Bulbs For Pollinators
What are the best flowering bulbs for pollinators in spring? Click here to find out.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Calla Buds Not Blooming – Reasons Why Calla Lily Buds Don’t Open
Getting buds to open on callas is not typically difficult, but there may be a few easy-fix problems going on with your plant. Tweaking one or two things should help you get your blooms back. This article will help with that.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Puschkinia Bulb Planting: When And How To Plant Puschkinia Bulbs
Puschkinia striped squill is a small relative of the hyacinth and is perfect for rock gardens and woodland plantings. It blooms in spring and is an attractive addition to mixed plantings with later-blooming bulbs. Learn more about growing the bulbs in this article.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Water Iris Information – Learn About Water Iris Plant Care
Ever heard of water iris? No, this doesn't mean "watering" an iris plant but pertains to where the iris grows - in naturally wet or aquatic-like conditions. Click on the following article for more water iris information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Dwarf Crested Iris - How To Care For A Dwarf Iris Plant
They're one of the first harbingers of spring and a personal favorite of mine: miniature irises. These beautiful wildflowers make great additions to woodland gardens and borders. Get tips on growing them here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Sweet Iris Care: Growing A Variegated Sweet Iris Plant
Variegated sweet iris plants are known for their dramatic vertical stripping of gold, cream, white, and bluish-green foliage. They're great for adding interest to gardens and are easy to grow. Click here to learn more about sweet iris care.
By Darcy Larum
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Information On Storing Bulbs In Southern Climates
While many flowering bulbs are stored over winter, in many southern climates, storing bulbs may not be necessary. This article will explain more about when storing bulbs in the south is needed.
By Nikki Tilley
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Growing Dahlia Flowers: Tips For Dahlia Planting
We love dahlia blooms! Growing dahlias takes a bit of special care, but the dramatic effects of a group of these beauties are more than worth the effort.
By Gardening Know How
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Daylily Companion Plants – Learn What To Plant With Daylily
Daylilies are especially popular mixed in with other flowers, and the key to finding the best daylily companion plants is deciding which colors and heights work best for an overall effect. Learn more in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Multi-Headed Tulips Varieties – Learn About Multi-Headed Tulip Flowers
What are multi-headed tulips? These flowers give you more value for your dollar and produce a bouquet from just a single bulb. Choose from dozens of multi-headed tulip varieties and spice up your spring color display. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Companions For Lilies In The Garden: Plants That Grow Well With Lilies
Lilies have been adored and considered sacred plants in different cultures for centuries. Today, they are still one of the most loved garden plants. Their deeply rooted bulbs and wide array of colors and variety make them great companion plants. Learn more here.
By Darcy Larum
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Companion Planting With Gladiolus: Plants That Grow Well With Gladiolus
As well as bouquets, gladiolus looks amazing in flower beds and along garden borders. But what are some good companion plants for gladiolus? Click this article to learn more about plants that grow well with gladiolus.
By Liz Baessler
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Why Planting Daffodil Bulbs Late Could Delay Blooms
Daffodils planted late did not bloom? Click here to learn why planting daffodils late could delay blooms, and if they will still bloom next spring.
By Amy Grant
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Tender Dahlia Plants – Are Dahlia Flowers Annual Or Perennial
Are dahlia flowers annual or perennial? The flamboyant bloomers are classified as tender perennials, which means they may be annual or perennial, depending on your plant hardiness zone. Learn more about dahlia plants in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Digging Grape Hyacinths: How To Store Hyacinth Bulbs After Flowering
Grape hyacinths are easy to dig up after flowering. Can you replant grape hyacinths? Yes, you can. Use the following article to get all the info you need about how to store hyacinth bulbs after flowering. Click here to learn more.
By Teo Spengler
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Amaryllis Planting Outdoors – Learn How To Grow Amaryllis In The Garden
It may come as a pleasant surprise to know that in warmer climes, up to USDA Zone 7b, planting amaryllis outside in the garden is an option. To learn more about growing amaryllis in gardens, click the following article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Elephant Ear Problems: What To Do With Elephant Ears Taking Over Garden
Do elephant ears affect nearby plants? There are no allelopathic properties in the corms, but this can be an invasive plant and the excessive size may pose problems for species that live under the giant foliage. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant