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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Gladiolus Seed Pods: Harvesting Gladiolus Seeds For Planting
You can try saving gladiolus seeds to preserve a favorite variety and share it with other gardeners. It's easy to do, but the flowers are a long time coming. This article will provide more information about harvesting these pods on gladiolus.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Differentiating Iris Flowers: Learn About Flag Irises vs. Siberian Irises
There are numerous varieties of iris out there, and many people wonder how to tell the difference between flag iris and Siberian iris, two common types of iris plants. Click on this article to learn more about differentiating these flowers.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Harlequin Flower Care – Learn About Planting Sparaxis Bulbs
Harlequin flower bulbs can add vibrance and color to spaces with minimal special care. Click this article for more info on these plants.
By Tonya Barnett
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Greigii Tulip Flowers – Growing Greigii Tulips In The Garden
Greigii tulips bulbs come from a species native to Turkestan. Greigii tulip varieties offer blooms in vivid shades, like bright reds and yellows. If you are interested in growing Greigii tulips, click on the following article for additional information.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Care For Easter Lily Indoors
Don’t let that beautiful Easter lily die. Learn how to care for it indoors, and then plant it outside. Click to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Digging Up Gladiola Corms: How To Store Gladiolus For The Winter
In order to enjoy the beauty of gladiolus flowers year after year, most gardeners must store their gladiolus corms in the winter. These steps are easy to follow and can be found in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Cutting Gladiolus Leaves: Tips For Trimming Leaves On Gladiolus
Although glads don't require a ton of attention, it's important to know about various ways of cutting back gladiolus leaves and when to cut back gladiolus. Read this article for simple tips on pruning back gladiolus. Click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Storing Gloriosa Lily Tubers: Caring For Gloriosa Lily In Winter
Hardy in zones 9 or higher, many of us can only grow gloriosa as an annual. Northern gardeners can store gloriosa tubers indoors over winter. However, these tubers require a little different care than most tubers and bulbs. This article will help.
By Darcy Larum
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Grape Hyacinth Control: How To Get Rid Of Grape Hyacinth Weeds
Grape hyacinths are prolific bloomers which naturalize easily and arrive year after year. The plants can get out of hand over time and removal is a process that requires persistence. A plan for removing grape hyacinths can be found in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing Grape Hyacinth Indoors - Forcing Grape Hyacinth Over Winter
Grape hyacinths emerge in fall and by late winter/early spring, they explode into bloom with clusters of tiny cobalt blue lowers. But who has time to wait? Read here for tips on forcing them indoors.
By Nikki Tilley
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Facts On Veltheimia Plants: Learn About Growing Forest Lily Flowers
Veltheimia lilies are bulb plants very different from the regular supply of tulips and daffodils. These flowers are native to South Africa and produce spikes of pinkish-purple drooping tubular flowers atop long stems. Want to learn more? Just click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Flag Iris Care: Information About Growing And Caring For Yellow Or Blue Flag Iris
If you're looking for an interesting, moisture-loving plant to add to the garden, consider planting flag iris. Get tips for growing flag iris plants in the garden in the article that follows.
By Susan Patterson
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Growing Fringed Tulips: Fringed Tulip Information And Care
Fringed tulip flowers have a distinct fringed area on the tips of their petals. This makes the plants very ornamental. If you think fringed tulip varieties would be nice in your garden, then this article should provide enough fringed tulip information to get you on your way.
By Teo Spengler
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Fosteriana Tulip Plants: Varieties Of Emperor Fosteriana Tulips
Fosteriana tulip plants are one of the biggest of the bulbs, probably the best known are the Emperor Fosteriana tulips. With massive blooms and elegant elongated form, these bulbs pack a punch in the garden. Learn how to grow Fosteriana tulips in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Tips On Starting Dahlia Seeds: Do Dahlia Seeds Turn Into Tubers
Dahlias are most commonly started from tubers, but you can collect seed to grow too. You will need a little patience though, as dahlia flower seeds take several seasons to produce blooms, but the effort is fun. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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False Freesia Plant Care – Information On Planting False Freesia Corms
If you like the look of freesia flowers but wish you could find something similar that wasn't quite so tall, you're in luck! False freesia plants can add a bright splash of red to the garden. Its shorter stature makes it ideal too. Learn how to grow false freesia here.
By Laura Miller
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Can Easter Lilies Be Planted Outside: Tips On Growing Easter Lilies In The Garden
Easter lilies can?t overwinter in cold climates but in warm to temperate regions they will thrive and come. So if you have one of these plants and want to move it outdoors, click on this article for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant