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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Water Iris Information – Learn About Water Iris Plant CareEver 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 PlantThey'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 PlantVariegated 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 ClimatesWhile 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 PlantingWe 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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Canna Lily Deadheading: Tips For Deadheading Canna Lily PlantsWhere other flowers shrivel and wilt, canna lilies thrive in the heat. But how do you ensure that you get the most out of your canna lilies with flowers all summer long? Click this article to learn more about how to deadhead a canna lily.
By Liz Baessler
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Daylily Companion Plants – Learn What To Plant With DaylilyDaylilies 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 FlowersWhat 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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Companion Planting With Gladiolus: Plants That Grow Well With GladiolusAs 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 BloomsDaffodils 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 PerennialAre 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 FloweringGrape 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 GardenAmaryllis will grow well outside in warm regions up to Zone 7b. Plant these beauties in your warm climate garden.
By Nikki Tilley
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Elephant Ear Problems: What To Do With Elephant Ears Taking Over GardenDo 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
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Agapanthus Winter Care: Care Of Agapanthus Plants In WinterFor most of us, winter care for agapanthus may require lifting the tubers and storing them. However, there are two types of Agapanthus, one of which is a hardy variety and may survive in soil with a little TLC. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Caring For Amaryllis Grown In Water: Learn About Growing Amaryllis In WaterBy Nikki Tilley
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Caring Of Belamcanda Blackberry Lilies: How To Grow A Blackberry Lily PlantGrowing blackberry lilies in the home garden is an easy way to add summer color. Grown from bulbs, the blackberry lily plant provides flowers with a showy, yet delicate appearance. Get more info here.
By Becca Badgett

