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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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
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How To Grow Bulbine Plants: Information On Caring For BulbinesGrowing bulbine flowers are a good accent for a flowerbed or a mixed container. Read this article for information on how to grow bulbine flowers in your garden. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Siam Tulip Care: Learn How To Grow Siam TulipsCultivating Siam tulip in USDA zones 9-11 adds large, showy tropical flowers and delicate bracts to the outdoor flowerbed. Siam tulip care is modest, and the information in this article will help.
By Becca Badgett
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Lycoris Care - How To Grow The Lycoris Flower In The GardenThere are many common names for the Lycoris squamigera. Some call it Resurrection lily; others refer to the showy pink blooms of the Lycoris flower as the surprise lily or the naked lady. Click here for more info.
By Becca Badgett
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Freesia Container Care: How To Grow Freesia Bulbs In PotsFreesias are ideal for gardens and flower arrangements, but they're also very well suited to being grown in containers. Click on the following article to learn more about how to grow freesia bulbs in pots.
By Liz Baessler
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Madonna Lily Flower: How To Care For Madonna Lily BulbsThe Madonna lily flower is a striking, white bloom that grows from bulbs. Find growing tips here and add this plant to your must-have list.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Amaryllis Seed Propagation: How To Plant An Amaryllis SeedIf you have some patience, you can produce and germinate your own amaryllis seed pods. Learn more about amaryllis seed propagation and how to plant an amaryllis seed in the article that follows. Click here for more information.
By Liz Baessler
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Staking An Amaryllis: Types Of Amaryllis Support StakesThe tall amaryllis stalks grow from bulbs, and each stalk bears four huge blooms. If your blooming plant gets top-heavy, you might need to learn about staking an amaryllis. Click this article for information about what to use for amaryllis plant support.
By Teo Spengler
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Red Hot Poker Seed Propagation: How To Plant Red Hot Poker SeedsRed hot poker plants are easy to grow in well-draining soil. If you wish to start plants by collecting seeds, here are a few tips on how to plant red hot poker seeds for a successful crop of "torch lily" that will bloom for years. Click this article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Agapanthus Flowering: Bloom Time For Agapanthus PlantsAgapanthus plants produce exotic-looking, lily-like blooms that take center stage in the garden. When is agapanthus bloom time and how often does agapanthus bloom? Click this article to find out so you can enjoy their flowers in your garden.
By Mary H. Dyer

