Tag Archives: bulbs

Bulb Planting: Why and How to Pre-Cool Flower Bulbs

October 9, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Do I need to “pre-cool” my bulbs before I plant them? How does that work?

Spring Bulbs for Your Lawn

September 2, 2012 | Beth Williams | 0

Question: I would like to add some spring-blooming bulbs to my lawn this fall. What kinds will naturalize well?

The Dahlia

April 17, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 2

How to plant and grow the dahlia.

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Planting Summer-Blooming Bulbs

April 3, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Here’s a trick for getting summer-blooming bulbs off to a good start.

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Staking Hyacinths

March 6, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Here’s how to stake hyacinths to enjoy their bloom for the longest period.

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‘Advance’ Snow Crocus

February 21, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 1

Virtues: We love ‘Advance’ snow crocus (Crocus chrysanthus ‘Advance’) for its bright and cheerful two-tone flowers. They remind us of Easter eggs!

Winter Aconite

February 13, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 1

We love winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) for its cheerful yellow flowers that appear in late winter or earliest spring.

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Book Review: Bulb Forcing For Beginners and the Seriously Smitten

January 30, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

Bulb Forcing For Beginners and the Seriously Smitten by Art Wolk 255 pages, hardcover AAB Book Publishing Company LLC, 2012 List price: $32.95 Gardeners are known to force bulbs into bloom during the dark days of winter, especially gardeners who …

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Bulb Care

November 24, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

You may be busy planting new bulbs this fall, but don’t forget to care for the ones already in the ground. Read about fall bulb care.

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Forcing Bulbs in Water

November 7, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 2

Can I force any bulb in water, or just certain kinds?

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Growing Paperwhites

November 4, 2011 | Dorian Winslow | 8

Here’s how to grow paperwhite narcissus bulbs indoors, including how to get their stems to stay upright.

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