Flower bulb gardens are a welcome addition, especially in spring as nature awakens from a long winter’s nap. With all the colors and types of bulbs available, gardeners should have no problem finding suitable plants to grow. Yet, it never hurts to get s
Dutch iris bulbs, of which there are many cultivars, are planted in the fall or early spring in preparation for their annual late spring or early summer bloom. Dutch iris bulbs are hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10 when mulched, and they can be dug up and overwintered indoors in colder ...
Water peonies at the base of the plant and try not to get the leaves wet which may cause them to develop a white fungus. Hint: If a mildewy fungus appears, cut off the white leaves and throw them away so they don’t contaminate other plants. When your peony becomes enormous, you ...
How to plant: To transplant a container-grown viburnum bush, dig the planting hole just as deep as the rootball and 2 to 3 times as wide. Loosen any impacted roots gently with your fingers. Place the shrub into the hole so that the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding gr...
the bed becomes crowded, so the corms must be dug, divided then transplanted into new beds. You may also need to dig and transplant the corms to a new bed as your landscape design changes. When possible, transplant your crocus bulbs in fall about six weeks before the first expected ...
Planting transplants all starts with the hole you dig. Make sure it’s big enough – usually twice as wide as the root ball, and just deep enough that the top of the root ball is flush with or just above the soil line once it’s watered in. ...
How to Transplant Lamb’s Ear! #garden #gardening #gardeningtips When I was in my early 20s, I loved watching gardening shows on PBS (Public Broadcasting System). The host would visit various gardens and showcase the plants. She slowly walked through the garden paths, stopped to touch the...
How and When to Plant Japanese Anemone Plant Japanese anemone plants in the spring or fall when the weather is warm, and the soil is moist. To plant nursery-grown Japanese anemones, dig a hole in the garden twice as wide and the same height as the nursery container.Amend the soil with...
When plants are about 1 foot tall, pinch out 3 to 4 inches of the center branch to encourage bushier plants and increase stem count and stem length. For large flowers, try disbudding: Remove the two smaller buds next to the central one in a flower cluster. The plant will put all its...
For more on how to plant bulbs, see Bulbs 101: Planting and Storing Bulbs. DAFFODIL CARE Water: Some moisture is needed in fall after planting. In spring when plants are actively growing and until their leaves begin to turn yellow, water them 1/2 to 1 inch per week. Fertilizer: Add bo...