Bulbs
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Propagating Hyacinth Offsets – How To Propagate Bulbs Of Hyacinth
Although most gardeners find it easier and faster to purchase hyacinth bulbs, hyacinth propagation by seeds or offset bulbs is easier than you may think. Want to learn more about propagating and growing hyacinth bulbs? Click here.
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Hyacinth Plant Blooms - How To Keep Hyacinth Flowers Blooming
Hyacinth is usually a carefree bulb that flower every spring for several years with minimal attention. If yours aren't cooperating, there are several reasons for this frustrating failure to flower. This article will help keep them blooming each year.
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Hyacinth Bulb Itch – What To Do For Hyacinth Skin Allergy
Hyacinth is a popular fall planted bulb for cheerful, fragrant spring blooms. These flowers help to drive away winter glooms. Unfortunately, hyacinth irritation can be an issue. Learn more about this skin problem, referred to as hyacinth bulb itch, in the following article.
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Growing Bluebells: Care Of Wood Hyacinth Bluebells
Although some confusion may arrive from various English and Latin names, most bluebells are also known as wood hyacinths. This article will help with growing English and Spanish bluebell plants.
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Curing Hyacinths: When To Dig Up Hyacinth Bulbs For Storing
It's important not to dig up your hyacinth bulbs at the wrong time, or else your bulbs may not have enough energy to sprout. Learn about hyacinth bulb curing and storing hyacinth bulbs in the article that follows. Click here for more info.
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Container Grown Hyacinths: How To Plant Hyacinth Bulbs In Pots
Hyacinths are famous for their pleasant fragrance. They also grow very well in pots, perfuming a patio, a walkway, or a room in your house. Learn how to plant hyacinth bulbs in pots in this article.
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Deadheading Gladiolus: Do You Need To Deadhead Glads
Deadheading gladiolus ensures continued beautiful perfection. However, there are several schools of thought on whether it is a beneficial or simply soothes the neurotic gardener. Do you need to deadhead glads? Find out here.
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Gladiolus Are Falling Over – Learn About Staking Gladiolus Plants
Prolific bloomers they are, but gladiolus plants falling over is not uncommon. Staking gladiolus plants will keep their brightly colored heads from dipping or breaking, and there are any number of items that can be used as gladiolus plant stakes. Learn more here.
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Growing Spring Starflowers In Containers: How To Plant Ipheion Bulbs In Pots
Growing spring starflowers in containers is just as easy and creates just as much impact. The key is having the appropriate container, good soil, and knowledge on how to plant Ipheion bulbs in pots. This article will help get you started.
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Color Changing In Irises: Why An Iris Plant Changes Color
If an iris plant changes color, it could be a combination of things or simply a random accident. Here are some things to investigate that mysterious hue change. Click on this article to learn more.
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Harvesting Seeds From Iris – Learn How To Plant Iris Seeds
You’ve heard of planting iris rhizomes, but it’s also possible to grow them from seeds too. Learn about harvesting iris seed pods here.
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Growing Crocus Indoors
Taking care of crocus bulb containers is easy. These lively little plants are not only great showstoppers in the garden, but they can make wonderful houseplants too. Read this article to learn about indoor crocus care.
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Aurelian Trumpet Lily Info: Tips For Planting Trumpet Lily Bulbs
Aurelian, or trumpet, lilies are known for their huge, trumpet-shaped blossoms and impressive height. They're a great addition to any garden. But how do you go about planting trumpet lily bulbs? Learn more Aurelian trumpet lily info here.
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Companion Planting With Agapanthus: Good Companion Plants For Agapanthus
Although you may be tempted to dedicate a flower bed to agapanthus, remember that agapanthus companion plants can complement these beauties. Click this article for information about plants that grow well with agapanthus.
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Soil For Amaryllis Plants – What Kind Of Soil Does Amaryllis Need
Because it blooms in winter or early spring, amaryllis is almost always kept in a pot indoors, so you have more say in the kind of soil it grows in. So what kind of soil does amaryllis need? Learn about amaryllis soil requirements in this article.
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Anemone Varieties: Different Types Of Anemone Plants
A member of the buttercup family, anemone, often known as windflower, is a diverse group of plants available in a range of sizes, forms, and colors. Click this article to learn more about tuberous and non-tuberous types of anemone plants.
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Does Agapanthus Need Winter Protection: What Is The Cold Hardiness Of Agapanthus
There is some discrepancy in the cold hardiness of Agapanthus. A U.K. gardening magazine undertook a trial in southern and northern climates to determine the cold hardiness of Agapanthus and the results were surprising. Learn more here.
