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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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
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Deadheading Gladiolus: Do You Need To Deadhead Glads
Deadheading gladiolus ensures continued beautiful perfection. However, there are several schools of thought on whether it is a beneficial or simply soothes the neurotic gardener. Do you need to deadhead glads? Find out here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Gladiolus Are Falling Over – Learn About Staking Gladiolus Plants
Prolific bloomers they are, but gladiolus plants falling over is not uncommon. Staking gladiolus plants will keep their brightly colored heads from dipping or breaking, and there are any number of items that can be used as gladiolus plant stakes. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Indoor Tuberose Care: Can You Grow Tuberose As A Houseplant
With basic needs provided, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy potted tuberoses inside. Click here to learn how to grow tuberose as a houseplant.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Growing Spring Starflowers In Containers: How To Plant Ipheion Bulbs In Pots
Growing spring starflowers in containers is just as easy and creates just as much impact. The key is having the appropriate container, good soil, and knowledge on how to plant Ipheion bulbs in pots. This article will help get you started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Color Changing In Irises: Why An Iris Plant Changes Color
If an iris plant changes color, it could be a combination of things or simply a random accident. Here are some things to investigate that mysterious hue change. Click on this article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Harvesting Seeds From Iris – Learn How To Plant Iris Seeds
You’ve heard of planting iris rhizomes, but it’s also possible to grow them from seeds too. Learn about harvesting iris seed pods here.
By Teo Spengler
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Aurelian Trumpet Lily Info: Tips For Planting Trumpet Lily Bulbs
Aurelian, or trumpet, lilies are known for their huge, trumpet-shaped blossoms and impressive height. They're a great addition to any garden. But how do you go about planting trumpet lily bulbs? Learn more Aurelian trumpet lily info here.
By Liz Baessler
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Companion Planting With Agapanthus: Good Companion Plants For Agapanthus
Although you may be tempted to dedicate a flower bed to agapanthus, remember that agapanthus companion plants can complement these beauties. Click this article for information about plants that grow well with agapanthus.
By Teo Spengler
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Soil For Amaryllis Plants – What Kind Of Soil Does Amaryllis Need
Because it blooms in winter or early spring, amaryllis is almost always kept in a pot indoors, so you have more say in the kind of soil it grows in. So what kind of soil does amaryllis need? Learn about amaryllis soil requirements in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Anemone Varieties: Different Types Of Anemone Plants
A member of the buttercup family, anemone, often known as windflower, is a diverse group of plants available in a range of sizes, forms, and colors. Click this article to learn more about tuberous and non-tuberous types of anemone plants.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Does Agapanthus Need Winter Protection: What Is The Cold Hardiness Of Agapanthus
There is some discrepancy in the cold hardiness of Agapanthus. A U.K. gardening magazine undertook a trial in southern and northern climates to determine the cold hardiness of Agapanthus and the results were surprising. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Red Hot Poker Companion Plants: Plants That Grow Well With Red Hot Pokers
You may find it challenging to select plants that grow well with red hot pokers, but there is actually a wide range of red hot poker lily companions. Take a look at the article that follows for a few suggestions of plants that work well with a red hot poker.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Varieties Of Violets: Different Types Of Violets
There are around 400 types of violet plants in the genus Viola. The many violet plant varieties guarantee there is a sweet little Viola perfect for almost any gardening need. Learn more about these amazing little plants in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Varieties Of Agapanthus: What Are The Types Of Agapanthus Plants
Agapanthus can add beauty and drama to your yard and garden. Explore the different varieties to see which one is the best fit for you.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Amaryllis Flower Varieties: Different Types Of Amaryllis
Amaryllis is available in a variety of shapes and colors; in fact, almost too many different types of amaryllis to count. Click this article to learn about just a few of the many amaryllis flower varieties on the market.
By Mary H. Dyer