Tulips, daffodils, hyacinth and crocus are great for spring color. Nothing says spring like these bulbs. In order to keep them coming back strong year after year, one or maybe two steps are required after bloom. What are they?
Tag: Bulbs
Deadheading
No, this is not an article on the trials, exhilarations and tribulations of The Grateful Dead. It’s about dead flowers. Dead flowers should be removed from annuals, perennials, bulbs and shrubs as soon as possible to prevent seeds from forming. As far as the plant is concerned aka if the plant had a mind with…
Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs
For color in the spring, you’ve got to plant in the fall. Unfortunately, here’s a common scenario that we see all too often: novice gardeners drive around town noticing landscapes in April, green with envy because they are jealous over all the flowering spring bulbs they see. Of course, it’s too late to plant them…
Tigers, Trumpets, Turks Cap – Oh My!
There are hundreds of plants that have the common name lily. I like to refer to plants in the Lilium genus as garden lilies or true lily. These are perennial plants that grow from underground bulbs that can be planted either in the spring or the fall. They are a great addition to any full…