Once you bring your bulbs home, choose a well-drained bed that is sunny in the winter and early spring. Full sun is ...
In peak season, you probably bought several bags of tulip bulbs. You can expect to see them again in the same number next spring. How do you keep them over until then? In this post, we explain how to ...
Even knowledgeable gardeners seem to fall into two groups when it comes to lifting and storing tender bulbs. They either know how to do it and do so with ease, or they do not know how and are ...
Q. I bought boxed amaryllis bulbs in early January, and they bloomed beautifully on the window sill in early February. How do I store and plant the bulbs for next season's blooming? A. Remove flower ...
Tulips are one of spring's most anticipated flowers. The vibrant hues and upright stature bring an early burst of color and character to any garden space. As perennials in zones 4 to 7, tulips come ...
Q: I read all about the flower gift from one of my children. It was the amaryllis and it was a joy to watch it bloom twice with two stems around December. Then I read where you said it was OK to let ...
I never used to bother with digging and storing summer-blooming bulbs, such as dahlias, gladiolus, elephant ears, and more. I thought it was too much work. But last fall I was in a friend’s garden and ...
Garlic prefers loose, well-draining soil – a loam or sandy loam soil works best. Good soil structure and drainage are key to ...
Fertilize tulips when planting in the fall by adding a handful of compost and about a tablespoon of bonemeal to the hole.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- If you are looking for one more garden project, fall is a perfect time to plant flower bulbs in Northeast ...
While it’s tempting to treat garlic as a plant-and-forget crop, it will only reward you richly if you treat it well. A clove planted in the fall won’t magically turn into a fat bulb by summer unless ...