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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Tulip Experts Reveal The Top 7 Planting Mistakes Gardeners Make – And How To Fix Them
We reached out to experts to discover where most gardeners go wrong when planting tulips – read on to discover the common mistakes to avoid.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Types Of Flower Bulbs - Learn About Different Bulb Types
Bulbs are underground storage structures. There are five different types of bulbs but only one true bulb. Read this article to learn more about the types of garden bulbs you can grow. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Plant Bulbs In Pots - Lasagna Style
Planting bulbs in containers is an easy way to create a gorgeous spring porch arrangement, especially when you use the lasagna method.
By Laura Walters
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Care for Bulbs After Blooming
It's tempting to chop down the leaves after you bulbs have bloomed, but you have to resist this urge! Click to learn why.
By Amy Draiss
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Growing Wildflower Bulbs – Wildflowers That Come From Bulbs
A wildflower patch can enhance the surrounding ecosystem. But did you know you can include wildflowers from bulbs too? Learn about them here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Caring For Forced Freesias – How To Force Freesia Bulbs
Can you force freesia bulbs to bloom indoors? Yes you can! Click here to learn how to make the process a breeze.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Why Tying Or Braiding Daffodil Leaves Isn’t A Good Idea
Should you braid your daffodil leaves after they're done blooming? Is it a good idea? Click here to find out.
By Amy Grant
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When To Plant Iris Bulbs By Variety
What is the best time to plant iris bulbs by variety? Click here to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett
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What Is The Difference Between Daffodil, Jonquil, And Narcissus
There are new cultivars of daffodils introduced to eager gardeners every year. What is the difference between daffodil, jonquil, and Narcissus? Find out in this article. Click here to get more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing Paperwhite: Tips On Planting Paperwhite Bulbs Outdoors
Narcissus paperwhite bulbs are classic holiday gifts that brighten the gray winter months. But you can also plant them outside.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Learn About The Care Of Winter Aconite Plants
Bright and pretty winter aconite shows up even earlier than crocus as a harbinger of spring.
By Anne Baley
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Caring For Glory Of The Snow Bulbs
Glory of the snow bulbs are one of the first blooming plants to appear in spring. This article provides tips about growing these bulbs and caring for them in the landscape. So click here to get more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Freesia Bulb Plant: When And How To Plant A Freesia Corm
A wide range of colors and an alluring floral fragrance make freesia hard to resist. The freesia bulb plant is easy to force indoors on sunny windowsills, or plant them in the garden. This article has more info.
By Jackie Carroll
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Frilly Daffodils And Double Bloom Narcissus Varieties
What are some frilly and double daffodil varieties to try for a whimsical garden? Click here to find out.
By Tonya Barnett
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Care Of Gladiolus - How To Grow Gladiolus In Your Garden
Gladiolus grow wonderfully in the warm weather of summer. Learning how to take care of gladiolus will reward you with a huge array of colors and they also work out great for cut flowers. Click here for more.
By Heather Rhoades
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Crocosmia Bulb Care: Tips For Growing Crocosmia Flowers
Growing crocosmia flowers in the landscape produce masses of sword-shaped foliage and brightly colored blooms. Learning how to plant crocosmia bulbs can give your garden dimension. Read more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Plant Agapanthus And Agapanthus Care
The Agapanthus, commonly referred to as the Lily-of-the-Nile or the African lily plant, displays large masses of striking blue or white flowers atop a tall and slender stalk. Learn more about this plant here.
By Susan Patterson