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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Bulbs
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Lycoris Care - How To Grow The Lycoris Flower In The Garden
There are many common names for the Lycoris squamigera. Some call it Resurrection lily; others refer to the showy pink blooms of the Lycoris flower as the surprise lily or the naked lady. Click here for more info.
By Becca Badgett
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Freesia Container Care: How To Grow Freesia Bulbs In Pots
Freesias are ideal for gardens and flower arrangements, but they're also very well suited to being grown in containers. Click on the following article to learn more about how to grow freesia bulbs in pots.
By Liz Baessler
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Madonna Lily Flower: How To Care For Madonna Lily Bulbs
The Madonna lily flower is a striking, white bloom that grows from bulbs. Find growing tips here and add this plant to your must-have list.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Amaryllis Seed Propagation: How To Plant An Amaryllis Seed
If you have some patience, you can produce and germinate your own amaryllis seed pods. Learn more about amaryllis seed propagation and how to plant an amaryllis seed in the article that follows. Click here for more information.
By Liz Baessler
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Staking An Amaryllis: Types Of Amaryllis Support Stakes
The tall amaryllis stalks grow from bulbs, and each stalk bears four huge blooms. If your blooming plant gets top-heavy, you might need to learn about staking an amaryllis. Click this article for information about what to use for amaryllis plant support.
By Teo Spengler
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Red Hot Poker Seed Propagation: How To Plant Red Hot Poker Seeds
Red hot poker plants are easy to grow in well-draining soil. If you wish to start plants by collecting seeds, here are a few tips on how to plant red hot poker seeds for a successful crop of "torch lily" that will bloom for years. Click this article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Agapanthus Flowering: Bloom Time For Agapanthus Plants
Agapanthus plants produce exotic-looking, lily-like blooms that take center stage in the garden. When is agapanthus bloom time and how often does agapanthus bloom? Click this article to find out so you can enjoy their flowers in your garden.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Care Of Indoor Violets: How To Grow Violets Indoors
Violets are easy to love. They're beautiful, they're fragrant, and they're virtually maintenance-free. So it only makes sense to want to bring that into your home. But can you grow violets inside? Learn more in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Overwintering Lilies – Do Lily Bulbs Need To Be Overwintered
Do lily bulbs need to be overwintered? Gardeners in colder climates would do well to pull up the bulbs and save them indoors unless you treat the plants as annuals. But that would be a shame since storing lily bulbs is easy. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Should You Stake Lily Plants: Tips For Staking Lilies In The Garden
Do lilies need staking? A lot of taller plants will eventually need a little extra support if you don't want your flowers lying in the dirt. Staking lilies is a simple way to ensure your late season beds continue to add beauty to your garden. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Lily Of The Valley Seed Pod – Tips On Planting Lily Of The Valley Berries
Can you plant lily of the valley berries? Certainly, but the easiest and quickest way to start the plants is by division. Still want to try it? Learn how to prepare the seed and when to plant lily of the valley berries for the best chance of success in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Lily Of The Valley Varieties – Growing Different Types Of Lily Of The Valley Plants
Lily of the valley plants produce a delicate, fragrant flower that is unmistakable and a great addition to the garden. But what kind of selection is out there? Learn more about the different lily of the valley plant types in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Lily Of The Valley Won’t Bloom: Why Is My Lily Of The Valley Not Blooming
Lily of the valley is a delightful spring bloom with tiny, bell-shaped white flowers. It does well in shadier areas of the garden and can even be a pretty ground cover, but when your lily of the valley isn?t blossoming, all you have is a lot of greenery. Find out how to fix that here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Growing Wood Lilies: How To Care For Wood Lily Plants
In most of the northern parts of the country, wood lily plants grow in grasslands and mountainous regions, filling the fields and slopes with their cheerful blooms. Learn about growing wood lilies in this article.
By Anne Baley
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Why Calla Lilies Don't Bloom: Making Your Calla Lily Bloom
The typical calla lily bloom time may come and go without a sign of buds or flowers. It makes calla lily owners wonder a??why don't my calla lilies flower?a?? and a??how can I make calla lilies bloom?a?? This article can help.
By Heather Rhoades
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Amaryllis Repotting Guide – When And How To Repot Amaryllis Plants
The pretty lily-like amaryllis is a popular choice for a houseplant. This bulb does not require a huge pot, but once it reaches a certain size, you will need to repot it in something bigger. This article can help get you started with that.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Flower Bulb Pests: How To Prevent Pests In Flower Bulbs
Bulbs can produce rewarding and easy care plants, but you still should be on the lookout for pests. This article will cover some of the most common insects that infest flower bulbs and suggest some easy ways to prevent and eliminate those nasty buggers.
By Kristi Waterworth