Articles related to "Plant Bulbs"

Learn a variety of ways to use bulbs in your garden now so you will enjoy colorful flowers in the spring and summer next year and maximize your growing space.

Plant daffodils, tulips and other spring bulbs in the autumn. Learn how to plant, where to plant and how to protect them from hungry critters during the winter.

You'll be glad you gave Glads a try in your cut flower garden.

Planting an array of bulbs this fall, is one of the easiest and most economical ways to add lasting, colorful spring and summer flowers to your garden.

Greet spring with color that contrasts beautifully with the dormant grass and leafless trees. Fall is the time to plant bulbs that bloom in early spring.

The length of a day, the amount of sunlight, and the temperature vary greatly from climate to climate and season to season. Enjoying flowers need not be a problem.

With this one simple technique you will be able to increase the blooms in your garden by combining bulbs and plants. Learn how to layer bulbs in mixed borders.

Bamboo. Is it under control in your garden or in control of your garden? This week I turn to a couple of experienced horticulturists for assistance.

Autumn is the perfect time to plant bulbs for an early burst of color in the home garden next season that can last well into the summer.

In some areas, it might be a little early to plant spring-blooming bulbs, but it's not too late to prepare for them.

What are a hundred daffodils, a bunch of dwarf blue irises, crocuses galore, tons of tulips and two dozen grape hyacinths? Answer: A spring garden.

The bulb growing season can be extended by using tender bulbs or other summer flowering, perennial bulbs in the yellow themed garden.

Independent garden centers, discount big-box stores and internet / mail order catalog vendors market spring-blooming bulbs. Which source is best for landscape gardens?

Midsummer is a good time to plan pest-free spring-blooming bulb gardens. Design combinations for all garden styles - containers, small patio gardens, or large spaces.

Now is the time to buy bulbs and set them in cold storage for lovely homemade gifts of fresh flowers blossoming indoors for the holidays. They make chic centerpieces too!

Naturalized is a term used to describe a non-native plant that thrives and multiplies under proper conditions, requiring very little attention.

Several spring flowering bulbs will provide gardeners with long-lasting color from a few minutes of fall bulb planting in the autumn.

We know drinking and driving don’t mix. How about bulbs and alcohol? This week’s article reports on some surprising research by Professor William Miller of Cornell.

While many of the most familiar bulbs are planted in the fall there are several varities of bulbs, corms and tubers which can be planted in the spring.

Frosty Morn Sedum is a problem solving perennial in my garden. It has earned a place in the garden by being a low maintenace plant that looks great without flowers.

Caladium bulbs should be dug in the fall before the first frost. Plant bulbs in the ground in late spring or start earlier indoors.

Planting a drift of daffodils in your lawn is a great way to brighten up the yard, and it may just give you an excuse to avoid mowing the grass for several weeks.

Spring 2006 is the best time to begin planning for Spring 2007. My neighbor's yard is full of spring flowering bulbs and I have a few crocus. Do you have this problem?

The founder of Eco Tulips discusses the reasons for buying organic tulip bulbs instead of conventional bulbs, and shares the best tulip varieties for organic gardeners.

Ten simple ways to stop wild animals from digging, eating or stealing your newly planted tulips & crocus. Save your bulbs from hungry wildlife or destructive critters!

When I first saw Purple Robe Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Purple Robe’) in flower, I knew I had to have it.

Walking into a garden full of indigenous or exotic plants grown from rare to exceptionally rare bulbs is like walking into a land of fantasy and wonder.

Included in the wide array of summer flowering bulbs, you will find cut flowers, fragrant blooms and colorful foliage plants.

Tulip bulbs need to develop a healthy root growth to see them through the period of cold weather that is part of their seasonal cycle, so they must be planted in fall.

Bulbs are a popular flower of choice for gardeners. These colorful perennials need to be planted in the fall for a spring flower garden.

The most common problems afflicting tulips include insufficient cooling, early foliage removal, nutrient deficiency, viral and fungus infections, and rodent damage.

"Show me some Dr. Seuss trees" a customer requested. Cascade Falls Weeping Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum ‘Cascade Falls’) is a good selection to accent water gardens.

As the leaves change and weather turns cooler, tasks such as weeding, mulching, digging up bulbs, and planning for spring need to be done.

Want to beat the dreary winter dull-drums? Try growing these flowering bulb plants indoors to brighten your winter days!

Though most gardens look pretty skeletal in January, there are still enough jobs to do to keep an avid gardener busy.

Persian Parrotia has a lot to offer the garden. Unfortunately, late winter flowers are not on the top of the list. Witchhazel is the choice for winter flowers.

Does your garden design make you hum? Or, do you look at the layers of plantings and hear a symphony? If you want a symphony, include Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil Holly'.

Spring bulbs are beautiful to behold, but difficult to plant in the fall. The bulb auger fits onto most electric hand drills, and will make short work of digging jobs.

These plants all have strong vertical or upright growth habits to add contrast and interest in a container or hanging basket planting.

Flower bulbs can be quite expensive. Knowing where and when to purchase flower bulbs can save your money that can't be spent on other gardening projects.

Daffodils and tulips are not the only spring flowering bulbs. Some specialty bulbs, like camassias and fritillarias are equally easy to plant in garden borders.

Perennial gardens finish with a bang in autumn. Hot colors, made more intense by the changes in sun angle, render a garden complete for the season.

After the first hard frost is the ideal time to plant spring bulbs. A selection of well-placed bulbs in the fall will produce glorious bursts of spring color.

Birdhouses, nesting boxes, bulbs, roses, evergreens, trees, shrubs and perennial beds all need attention.

With all of the advantages from starting beautiful gardens from seed it is no wonder that more gardeners are using seeds to start plants.

Plant names are rich with charm and description. These annuals, perennials and shrubs all have fall, autumn or harvest themed names.

Old House Gardens Company specializes in heirloom bulbs. See the rating of their print catalog, website and overall company.

Careful selection and preparation will enhance a yard or garden with spring flowering bulbs like tulips, crocus, iris and daffodils.

Helpful advice for the begining seed saver on which plants to start with and how best to harvest, prepare and save the seeds.

It is easy to maximize your gardening space by planting some of these beautiful miniature varieties of favorite bulbs. Great for small garden space or to add extra color!