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Potted Bulb Gardens: Growing Flowering Bulbs Indoors
Everybody loves bulbs that bloom outdoors, but it’s possible to enjoy the flowers indoors too. Click here for flower bulbs that grow indoors.
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Tips For Adding Bulbs To Your Flower Garden
Fall planted bulbs add an exciting dimension in early spring while spring-planted bulbs add brilliant color to your garden throughout the summer. Find planting info for bulbs in this article.
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What Is A Tuber – How Tubers Differ From Bulbs And Tuberous Roots
In horticulture, there is certainly no shortage of confusing terms. Some words like bulb, corm, tuber and even rhizome are used interchangeably. In this article, we will shed some light on what makes a tuber, what are tuberous roots and how tubers differ from bulbs.
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What Is A Corm – What Plants Have Corms
Plant storage devices like bulbs, rhizomes and corms are quite different. While corms are also storage structures, they're part of the stem and perform in very different ways. Click here for a breakdown on corm identification and what makes them different from bulbs.
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What Is A Rhizome: Learn About Rhizome Plant Facts
We often refer to the underground part of a plant as its 'roots,' but sometimes that's not technically correct. One common underground plant part, not to be mistaken for a root, is the rhizome. Learn more rhizome information and what makes a rhizome in this article.
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Preparing Bulbs For Winter: How To Store Bulbs For Winter
Whether you are storing tender summer blooming bulbs or hardy spring bulbs you didn't get in the ground, knowing how to store bulbs for winter will ensure their longevity. Look at how to store bulbs in this article.
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Dormant Bulb Watering – Do I Water Bulbs After Flowers Are Gone
Once the petals have all fallen off the plants, should you water the dormant bulbs? Summer care of spring bulbs means retaining foliage for as long as possible. How much maintenance do you need to do? Find out in this article.
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Bulbs For Fall Growing: What Are Fall Flowering Bulbs
Bulbs that flower in the fall adds beauty, color, and variety to the late-season garden. Take a look at some common fall flower bulbs here.
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Bulbs That Don't Need Chilling: Is Cold Treatment For Bulbs Necessary
Few things give back as well as flowering bulbs. Planting time is important with bulbs because some require the chilling period of winter to force spring bloom. Here is a little primer on the many wonderful bulbs that don't need chilling.
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Flowering Bulbs In Grass: How And When To Mow Naturalized Bulbs
Naturalized bulbs in lawns look nice but what about mowing them? Here are some things to consider before mowing bulbs in the lawn. Click this article to get additional information.
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Overwintering Bulbs in Containers: How To Store Container Bulbs for Next Year's Blooms
How to store flower bulbs in pots you wonder. Simulating nature as much as possible is the best way to ensure their survival. Learn how to go about storing your potted bulbs in this article. Click here.
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Squirrel Resistant Flower Bulbs: Growing Bulb Plants That Squirrels Don't Like
Gardeners and squirrels have been facing off for a long time. If you're tired of squirrels digging up and snacking on your delicate plants, defeat them by growing bulbs they don't like. Find out what those are here.
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Flowering Bulbs In Warm Regions: Bulbs That Grow Well In Hot Climates
Not every bulb thrives in the north, but you can still enjoy perennials that bloom year after year in the warmest part of the country. Read this article to learn about popular heat loving bulbs.
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Are Bulbs Edible: Information About Flower Bulbs You Can Eat
Are bulbs edible? While there are some edible flower bulbs, it is wise to know for certain what you are ingesting and if it's safe before attempting to consume them. This article will help with some edible bulbs should you want to learn more.
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Using Alcohol For Forced Bulbs - Keeping Amaryllis, Paperwhite, and Other Bulbs Upright
Forcing bulbs in alcohol is a trick for preventing floppy paperwhites and any other leggy stemmed bulb from falling over. What is the link between booze and bulbs? Read here to find out how a little distilled alcohol can help your long-stemmed flower bulbs.
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How To Plant Bulbs In The South
Traditional spring and winter garden bulbs don't always do well in southern climates because of the lack of cold winters. Many require chilling for proper growth. Read this article to learn more.
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How To Plant A Flower Bulb In Your Garden After Winter Forcing
While most people know how to plant a flower bulb in the garden, they may not know how to plant a winter-forced bulb or even a bulb plant gift outdoors. This article will help with that.
