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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What Are Crocus Offsets: How To Dig Up Crocus Bulbs For Propagation
Crocuses are some of the first flowers to poke their heads through the soil in early spring. Propagating crocus bulbs from division is an easy method of multiplying these enchanting flowers, and this article will help.
By Gardening Know How
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Drumstick Allium Flowers: Tips For Growing Drumstick Alliums
Drumstick allium is appreciated for the egg-shaped blooms that appear in early summer. Hollow, grayish-green foliage provides lovely contrast to the pink to rosy-purple drumstick allium flowers. Click here to learn more them.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Grow Iris: Tips For Dutch, English, And Spanish Iris Bulb Planting
When learning how to grow iris plants like Dutch, English and Spanish irises successfully in the garden, correct iris bulb planting is important. This article can help alleviate any issues with that.
By Heather Rhoades
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Remove Bulbs From Garden: How To Kill Flower Bulbs
Although it may seem strange, there are many reasons why some people might want to get rid of flower bulbs. This article will provide tips for those wanting to get rid of bulb plants.
By Susan Patterson
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Bulb Life Cycle In Winter: What Bulbs Do For Months Under The Snow
Dormancy in winter doesn't mean nothing is happening with bulbs. It just means you don't see any growth above the ground. Read on for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Spring Bulbs for Sun and Shade: Bulbs That Grow in Shade and Full Sun
Bulbs are beautiful harbingers of spring. Most flower bulbs thrive in full sun, but what if you have a shaded landscape? Read on for more.
By Amy Grant
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Corms, Tubers, And Bulbs That Are Deer Resistant
We love tulips, and so do deer! If you have hungry deer and you hunger for spring blooms, this article should help.
By Amy Grant
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When To Dig Up Bulbs That Bloom In Summer
Click here to learn when to dig up faded summer bulbs of some of the most common ornamentals grown.
By Tonya Barnett
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Dividing Dahlia Bulbs: How And When To Divide Dahlia Tubers
Like most tubers, dahlias will produce more tuberous roots. So can you divide dahlias? Definitively. Dividing dahlia bulbs is a simple process to make more plants and encourage the health of the existing plot. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Toad Lily Care: Information About The Toad Lily Plant
Toad lily flowers are attractive in the shady landscape, blooming in a range of spotted colors. Toad lily care is minimal if the plant is sited properly. This article will help with that.
By Becca Badgett
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Allium Plant - How To Grow Alliums In Your Flower Garden
Allium plant is related to the garden onion, but don't let this deter you from planting it. In fact, minimal allium care and a show of large blooms are just a couple of reasons to include them. Get more info here.
By Becca Badgett
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Tips For Bearded Irises Replanting And Dividing
When your irises become overcrowded, it's time to divide and transplant iris tubers. Generally, iris plants are divided every 3-5 years. For information on how to divide and transplant correcting, read this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Propagate Flower Bulbs
Getting more flower bulbs is easy. You go to the store and purchase some, but this can be expensive. Conveniently, however, many bulbs can make more of themselves, and this article will explain more.
By Sandra O'Hare
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Amaryllis Bulbs Propagation: Separating Amaryllis Bulbs And Offsets
Amaryllis is a popular plant grown in many homes and gardens. Amaryllis can be easily propagated from seed but is most often accomplished by way of offsets or cottage of amaryllis bulblets. Learn more here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Streaks On Daylily Leaves: Learn About Daylily Leaf Streak Disease
Daylily plants are among one of the most popular perennial landscaping flowers. While robust, there are some issues that may cause these plants to struggle in the garden. Daylily leaf streak, for instance, can cause distress. Learn more about this disease here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Harvesting Daylily Seeds: Learn About Daylily Seed Propagation
Daylilies are some of the most popular perennials in any flower garden, and it's easy to see why. While they're commonly propagated through division, you can try your hand at seeds too. Learn more about harvesting daylily seeds and daylily seed propagation here.
By Liz Baessler
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What Is Scape Blasting - Learn About Daylily Bud Blast And Scape Blast Treatment
While daylilies are normally free of problems, many varieties are actually prone to scape blast. So exactly what is scape blasting? Learn more about daylily scape blast and what can be done about it here.
By Nikki Tilley