Plant your bulbs byplacing theminto position.Neverpush or force the bulb into the soil! Now would be a good time to draw a map, take a photo, or mark plant tags to help you locate where you planted everything. Fill the holes and trenches back in, but do not pack the soil over the...
Planting bulbs in the fall all but guarantees a beautiful garden come springtime. Here's how to plant bulbs both outside and inside, and the tools you'll need.
Plant them about one inch apart (don’t allow their sides to touch) and make sure the top part of the bulb is exposed. You don’t want to completely bury them. My favorite are purple hyacinths. I think they’re the most fragrant. Water the soil and put the potted bulbs in a cool...
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Spring flowering bulbs can be potted up to give you an early bloom indoors, however the flowers may also bring with them a bad case of Spring Fever. The Bulb Forcing Process The best containers for forcing bulbs are Azalea pots or bulb pans. Azalea pots are 3/4 of the height of ...
Plant squirrel-repelling flowers, such as nasturtiums, marigolds, and mustard, as a border around your vegetable garden; these plants have a strong aroma. Do not plant bulbs squirrels love such, as tulips and crocuses. If you’re going crazy due to squirrels, explore installing a raptor perc...
we brought home some of my favorite Muscari bulbs to plant in our garden and a jar of raw local honey to help balance the effects of the heavy pollen that is everywhere… the price for so many blooms popping just now (happily on Monday we got some much needed rain)… ...
For an extra sprinkle of surprise, tuck in some spring-flowering bulbs like crocus or hyacinth among your plants. They’ll pop up like little treasures amongst your floral display, ensuring your window box is not just a planter but a story of renewal and vibrant life. ...
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Alternatively, a layer of wire mesh underneath will keep them from getting too far into the soil. This could be a good way to protect your bulbs over winter when squirrels go digging for nuts. Cypress Mulch Spider Plants GreenbyChristopher Sessumsis licensed underCC BY 2.0 ...