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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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
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Agapanthus Winter Care: Care Of Agapanthus Plants In Winter
For 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 Water
By Nikki Tilley
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Triteleia Care: Tips For Growing Triplet Lily Plants
Planting triplet lilies in your landscape is a great source of late spring or early summer color and blooms. Once planted, triteleia care is simple and basic. Learn more about how to grow a triplet lily here.
By Becca Badgett
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How To Grow Bulbine Plants: Information On Caring For Bulbines
Growing 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 Tulips
Cultivating 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 Garden
There 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 Pots
Freesias 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 Bulbs
The 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 Seed
If 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 Stakes
The 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 Seeds
Red 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