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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Sweet Iris Care: Growing A Variegated Sweet Iris Plant
Variegated sweet iris plants are known for their dramatic vertical stripping of gold, cream, white, and bluish-green foliage. They're great for adding interest to gardens and are easy to grow. Click here to learn more about sweet iris care.
By Darcy Larum
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Information On Storing Bulbs In Southern Climates
While many flowering bulbs are stored over winter, in many southern climates, storing bulbs may not be necessary. This article will explain more about when storing bulbs in the south is needed.
By Nikki Tilley
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Growing Dahlia Flowers: Tips For Dahlia Planting
Love dahlia blooms? If you’re wondering how to plant dahlias in the garden, click here for some tips on dahlia plant care.
By Gardening Know How
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Canna Lily Deadheading: Tips For Deadheading Canna Lily Plants
Where other flowers shrivel and wilt, canna lilies thrive in the heat. But how do you ensure that you get the most out of your canna lilies with flowers all summer long? Click this article to learn more about how to deadhead a canna lily.
By Liz Baessler
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Daylily Companion Plants – Learn What To Plant With Daylily
Daylilies are especially popular mixed in with other flowers, and the key to finding the best daylily companion plants is deciding which colors and heights work best for an overall effect. Learn more in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Multi-Headed Tulips Varieties – Learn About Multi-Headed Tulip Flowers
What are multi-headed tulips? These flowers give you more value for your dollar and produce a bouquet from just a single bulb. Choose from dozens of multi-headed tulip varieties and spice up your spring color display. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Companions For Lilies In The Garden: Plants That Grow Well With Lilies
Lilies have been adored and considered sacred plants in different cultures for centuries. Today, they are still one of the most loved garden plants. Their deeply rooted bulbs and wide array of colors and variety make them great companion plants. Learn more here.
By Darcy Larum
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Companion Planting With Gladiolus: Plants That Grow Well With Gladiolus
As well as bouquets, gladiolus looks amazing in flower beds and along garden borders. But what are some good companion plants for gladiolus? Click this article to learn more about plants that grow well with gladiolus.
By Liz Baessler
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Tender Dahlia Plants – Are Dahlia Flowers Annual Or Perennial
Are dahlia flowers annual or perennial? The flamboyant bloomers are classified as tender perennials, which means they may be annual or perennial, depending on your plant hardiness zone. Learn more about dahlia plants in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Digging Grape Hyacinths: How To Store Hyacinth Bulbs After Flowering
Grape hyacinths are easy to dig up after flowering. Can you replant grape hyacinths? Yes, you can. Use the following article to get all the info you need about how to store hyacinth bulbs after flowering. Click here to learn more.
By Teo Spengler
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Amaryllis Planting Outdoors – Learn How To Grow Amaryllis In The Garden
It may come as a pleasant surprise to know that in warmer climes, up to USDA Zone 7b, planting amaryllis outside in the garden is an option. To learn more about growing amaryllis in gardens, click the following article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Elephant Ear Problems: What To Do With Elephant Ears Taking Over Garden
Do elephant ears affect nearby plants? There are no allelopathic properties in the corms, but this can be an invasive plant and the excessive size may pose problems for species that live under the giant foliage. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Agapanthus Winter Care: Care Of Agapanthus Plants In Winter
For most of us, winter care for agapanthus may require lifting the tubers and storing them. However, there are two types of Agapanthus, one of which is a hardy variety and may survive in soil with a little TLC. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Caring For Amaryllis Grown In Water: Learn About Growing Amaryllis In Water
By Nikki Tilley
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Caring Of Belamcanda Blackberry Lilies: How To Grow A Blackberry Lily Plant
Growing blackberry lilies in the home garden is an easy way to add summer color. Grown from bulbs, the blackberry lily plant provides flowers with a showy, yet delicate appearance. Get more info here.
By Becca Badgett
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Triteleia Care: Tips For Growing Triplet Lily Plants
Planting triplet lilies in your landscape is a great source of late spring or early summer color and blooms. Once planted, triteleia care is simple and basic. Learn more about how to grow a triplet lily here.
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How To Grow Bulbine Plants: Information On Caring For Bulbines
Growing bulbine flowers are a good accent for a flowerbed or a mixed container. Read this article for information on how to grow bulbine flowers in your garden. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett