Articles listed under “bulbs”
Caging hyacinth bulbs — October 20, 2009
Rabbits and deer rarely munch on the bulbs, flowers or foliage of hyacinth. However, underground critters tunnel around the bulbs and leave air pockets that can stunt the growth.
Cyclamen — October 6, 2009
It’s hard to say which is more appealing about cyclamen: The perky fall flowers or the charming round to heart-shaped leaves.
Storing calla tubers — September 22, 2009
If you overwinter your callas, they’ll get bigger and bigger, producing a better show every year.
Slide show: Extraordinary minor bulbs — September 15, 2009
You can never have too much of a good thing” is definitely true with these small flowering bulbs. The more the better!
Easy bulb planting — September 1, 2009
Not many flowers rival the welcome splash of color that spring bulbs can give you. But if you’ve ever planted them in fall, you can appreciate the effort that goes into planting.
Tulip — January 6, 2009
There are some plants that just stand for a certain season, and nothing says “spring” as loud and clear as tulips!
Checking stored bulbs — December 9, 2008
A couple of times during winter, remember to check on the summer bulbs that you’ve stored in your basement to make sure they’re not drying out or rotting.
Video: Plant bulbs the easy way — October 28, 2008
An electric drill and special bulb auger bit make quick work of planting spring-blooming bulbs in fall.
Bring out the bulbs — September 9, 2008
Why wait for summer to fill your containers? Beautiful blooms like ‘Pink Pride’ daffodil, ‘Big Chief’ tulip and the grape hyacinths here add a blast of spring color, and they’re so easy to grow.
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.
