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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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
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Agapanthus Flowering: Bloom Time For Agapanthus Plants
Agapanthus 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
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Care Of Indoor Violets: How To Grow Violets Indoors
Violets are easy to love. They're beautiful, they're fragrant, and they're virtually maintenance-free. So it only makes sense to want to bring that into your home. But can you grow violets inside? Learn more in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Ledebouria Silver Squill – Tips On Caring For Silver Squill Plants
Caring for silver squill plants is actually quite easy provided you can give them a winter rest period in a cool area of the home or you can grow them outdoors in warm suitable regions. This article provides information on growing this interesting plant.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Overwintering Lilies – Do Lily Bulbs Need To Be Overwintered
Do lily bulbs need to be overwintered? Gardeners in colder climates would do well to pull up the bulbs and save them indoors unless you treat the plants as annuals. But that would be a shame since storing lily bulbs is easy. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Should You Stake Lily Plants: Tips For Staking Lilies In The Garden
Do lilies need staking? A lot of taller plants will eventually need a little extra support if you don't want your flowers lying in the dirt. Staking lilies is a simple way to ensure your late season beds continue to add beauty to your garden. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Lily Of The Valley Seed Pod – Tips On Planting Lily Of The Valley Berries
Can you plant lily of the valley berries? Certainly, but the easiest and quickest way to start the plants is by division. Still want to try it? Learn how to prepare the seed and when to plant lily of the valley berries for the best chance of success in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Lily Of The Valley Varieties – Growing Different Types Of Lily Of The Valley Plants
Lily of the valley plants produce a delicate, fragrant flower that is unmistakable and a great addition to the garden. But what kind of selection is out there? Learn more about the different lily of the valley plant types in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Growing Wood Lilies: How To Care For Wood Lily Plants
In most of the northern parts of the country, wood lily plants grow in grasslands and mountainous regions, filling the fields and slopes with their cheerful blooms. Learn about growing wood lilies in this article.
By Anne Baley
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Flower Bulb Pests: How To Prevent Pests In Flower Bulbs
Bulbs can produce rewarding and easy care plants, but you still should be on the lookout for pests. This article will cover some of the most common insects that infest flower bulbs and suggest some easy ways to prevent and eliminate those nasty buggers.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Trouble With Freesia Plants: Learn About Freesia Diseases And Pests
Carefree freesias in a garden space are a wonderful addition, but nothing in the plant kingdom is truly without worry. A few common problems plague freesias, but many are simple to deal with if you're armed with the right knowledge. Learn about freesia troubles here.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Propagating Hyacinth Offsets – How To Propagate Bulbs Of Hyacinth
Although most gardeners find it easier and faster to purchase hyacinth bulbs, hyacinth propagation by seeds or offset bulbs is easier than you may think. Want to learn more about propagating and growing hyacinth bulbs? Click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Hyacinth Plant Blooms - How To Keep Hyacinth Flowers Blooming
Hyacinth is usually a carefree bulb that flower every spring for several years with minimal attention. If yours aren't cooperating, there are several reasons for this frustrating failure to flower. This article will help keep them blooming each year.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Hyacinth Bulb Itch – What To Do For Hyacinth Skin Allergy
Hyacinth is a popular fall planted bulb for cheerful, fragrant spring blooms. These flowers help to drive away winter glooms. Unfortunately, hyacinth irritation can be an issue. Learn more about this skin problem, referred to as hyacinth bulb itch, in the following article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Growing Bluebells: Care Of Wood Hyacinth Bluebells
Although some confusion may arrive from various English and Latin names, most bluebells are also known as wood hyacinths. This article will help with growing English and Spanish bluebell plants.
By Susan Patterson
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Curing Hyacinths: When To Dig Up Hyacinth Bulbs For Storing
It's important not to dig up your hyacinth bulbs at the wrong time, or else your bulbs may not have enough energy to sprout. Learn about hyacinth bulb curing and storing hyacinth bulbs in the article that follows. Click here for more info.
By Liz Baessler
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Container Grown Hyacinths: How To Plant Hyacinth Bulbs In Pots
Hyacinths are famous for their pleasant fragrance. They also grow very well in pots, perfuming a patio, a walkway, or a room in your house. Learn how to plant hyacinth bulbs in pots in this article.
By Liz Baessler