Articles listed under “bulbs”
Grape hyacinth — April 15, 2008
If you’ve ever planted grape hyacinth in fall, you know that they sprout leaves in just a few weeks after planting.
Tulip bulb blast — February 19, 2008
Have you tried to force tulip bulbs in the refrigerator and been disappointed when the flower buds shrivel up? Ethylene may be the culprit.
Winter aconite — February 12, 2008
These bright yellow flowers poke through the soil just when it seems that winter will never end. Even though they look fragile, they’ll tolerate freezing temperatures and snow without trouble.
Plants deer avoid — November 27, 2007
While there’s no such thing as a deer-proof plant, there are definitely ones that deer don’t crave.
Fritillaria bulbs of all sizes — October 2, 2007
Most bulbs do best with a planting depth of three times the height of the bulb, and fritillarias are no different. All I can say is don’t scrimp on this.
