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I often notice when visiting gardens the great quantities of Daffodils and other early bulbs that we plant to herald in the spring. But how do we ensure we have a great display each year? Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
What could be prettier after a long winter than a glorious display of flowering spring bulbs? This informative article explains how to properly put the bulbs to bed in the fall so they'll bloom profusely come spring. Related Article Tags: , ,
Fall bulbs are, naturally, planted in the fall and flower in the spring. Many believe that they should be planted in the early spring, believing that the winter frosts can harm them. In fact nothing could be farther from the truth. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
After a long, cold winter, you are probably anxious for the first signs of spring. Springtime automatically brings thoughts of flowers. Choosing the best flowers for spring can be difficult and it is often confusing. Perhaps the most effective way to ensure spring flowers that bloom each year is to plant bulbs in the fall to mid-winter.
Dahlias bloom from summer through fall, and they also come in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Related Article Tags: , ,
A crocus is a well loved perennial flower that grows that grows to be 3 to 6 inches tall with yellow, purple, lavender and white cup shaped blooms. A member of the iris family, the crocus is a hardy plant that commonly blooms in the spring, with the exception of a few species of crocus that bloom in the fall. Related Article Tags: , ,
Would you like to have a beautiful display of spring flowers in your yard but you don't know where to start? This article provides everything you need to know to plant and care for spring bulbs. Related Article Tags: , ,
When most people think of bulbs they often think of daffodils or other similar flowers. However, the bulbous variey of flowers goes well beyond that.
While tulips, hyacinths and snowdrops also belong with the 'true' bulb family, there are many flowers that have corms, rhizomes or tubers. These include agapanthus and hippeastrums, dahlias, cannas and other lilies, irises, begonias, anemones and amaryllis, to name just a few. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
So it's spring. The snow has melted away and it's started to rain... a lot. Buds are sprouting on trees and the first signs of green can be seen. You've been waiting all year for this moment when you can once again return to your favorite stress reducing hobby: gardening. As it is spring, there are some things to remember to keep your garden looking fresh and well manicured! Let the growing season begin!
The fall of the year is also one of the most pleasant times to work in your garden, since the heat of summer has passed. Related Article Tags: , , ,
As it begins to warm up in gardening zones 4,5 and 6 we can look forward to finally getting our hands dirty after another long winter. It's still not frost free yet – but things are definitely looking up! Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
There are so many types of bulbs that it can be difficult to find the right ones for your garden. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
When you think of any kind of gardening, the first thing that pops in your mind is gardening flowers. Flowers and gardening are almost synonymous. And being the dedicated gardener that you are, youï‘¿‘1/2ll naturally be tending your own gardening this year.
An energy saving light bulbs usually called compact florescent light bulb (CFL) are widely used nowadays as people are getting more and more conscious towards saving the energy. CFL bulbs are usually filled with a gas tubes coated with phosphorous from inside comprising argon and a fewer amount of mercury. CFL bulbs consume less energy than traditional bulbs depending upon their design.
Lily bulbs can be planted anytime the ground is not frozen solid and is dry enough to dig a hole without making clods. In the mild climates, they can be planted in the fall and early winter and you can expect flowers starting that spring. If you plant in the early spring, the flowering stems will produce later and the stems may be a little shorter than usual if hot weather comes quickly. The following winter will automatically reset the lilies' clocks regulating them to the standard blooming time. Lilies bloom at similar times to when the roses begin to flower.
There are actually five different types of bulb flowers - true bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes and tuberous roots. Related Article Tags: , , ,
While it may not seem so, Fall planting of trees, shrubs, Perennials, bulbs, and cool weather grasses like Fescue is a great idea. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Fall gardening doesn't have to be the quietest time in the gardeners calender. This article outlines just some of the activities that you can be keeping busy with in your garden this fall. These include growing vegetable in the fall, planting your spring bulbs and maintaining your lawns. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
This article provides a small sampling of the many types of bulb plants available to the average gardener. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
An article about what to do in January to help prepare for your spring gardening.
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