Spring is either here or soon to be here, depending on where you live. One of the biggest symbols of spring is flowers blooming in your garden and on trees and shrubs. Tulips are one of the most recognizable flowers that bloom in spring. These fall-planted flower bulbs are generally easy to grow, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a…Read More
Why are My Tulips Stunted? Spring has arrived…we think. It sure is hard to know these days, isn’t it? Here in the Midwest, we can experience a wide range of temperatures over weeks. One of the most frequent questions I receive in spring has to do with the growth habits of spring-blooming bulbs. I hear from gardeners, “My tulips are…Read More
So you love tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths? The list goes on. But maybe you live in a condo or apartment with only a balcony and no yard. Or perhaps you’re so in love with spring bulbs that you want them in your garden beds and in pots on either side of your front door! Is there a way to achieve…Read More
Shhh! Don’t say it. You know, the F word! No, not that F word, the gardening F word: FROST! There aren’t many other words that a gardener hears that invoke such panic. In the spring, when the F word is mentioned, you may see neighbors frantically covering their tender annuals with sheets. During the fall gardening season, frost takes on…Read More
Their bold, eye-catching blooms will command your attention in late spring. Try to look away. You can’t. The large, ruffled, bold blooms dominate the gardenscape. What are they? Oriental Poppies. These hardy spring perennials demand attention with papery petals, textured leaves, and vibrant colors. They also demand attention to how, when, and where they are planted. Therefore, if planting Oriental…Read More
Believe it or not, August has arrived. And as true as it is several weeks of summer remain. However, some gardener’s thoughts have started turning in more of a fall direction. I could hardly believe it when I realized Holland Bulb Farms would be getting their bearded iris inventory within the next week. Being the first of the fall bulbs…Read More
Flower bulbs are like Jello, there is always room for more! Yes, you can always find places to tuck away a new grouping of spring-blooming tulips or daffodils. It’s part of the fun of gardening; experimenting with new flowers. You never know when you will plant your new favorite! A few years ago I discovered my favorite tulip is El…Read More
Step into the wonderful and whimsical world of allium bulbs. But, don’t let the alliums bloom alone! They need companions to put on the best show in the garden. Shrubs and perennials work as companion plants for allium bulbs. However, some of the best companion plants for allium bulbs are other fall-planted bulbs and perennials. They can all be tucked…Read More
Gardening has no rules. Experimenting and learning through trial and error is common practice among garden enthusiasts. But gardening does have guidelines and suggestions for what will produce the best result. When transplanting spring bulbs follow these guidelines below to learn when the best time to transplant spring blooming bulbs is. Transplanting Spring Blooming Bulbs Reasons to Transplant Spring Blooming…Read More
Daffodils are some of the most recognizable spring flowers. They signify that spring has arrived and help usher in a new season of growth and change. Gardeners adore daffodils for their ease of growth, resistance to common pests, and colorful blooms. Standard yellow or white daffodils or even a mix of daffodils are the most common types seen growing in…Read More
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