the danger is not as great as it may seem. Tulips (anddaffodils, too) are quite cold-tolerant. If freezing winter temperatures return, it may delay growth, however. Snow is actually helpful in this case, as it can insulate the foliage...
It’s not uncommon to have a mild winter and to find your tulips, daffodils, or other spring bulbs sprouting. Don’t worry about this. Let nature take its course. Spring bulbs shrub off cold weather and even snow. These bulbs are built to survive the cold and even snow. Small bulbs s...
Although an ocean of tulips is one way to go, there are many other creative ways to use them in your garden. Here are some ideas to try: Integrate with spring-blooming perennials in herbaceous borders. Tulips also play well with other bulbs, such as late-blooming daffodils, hyacinths and...
Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are just a few examples of the vibrant blooms that can be enjoyed during this season. Their bright hues and sweet fragrances can lift the spirits and brighten even the dreariest of days. Vegetables are another great option for spring planting. Lettuce, spinach,...
Tulips and Daffodils Today: Nine billion flower bulbs a year are produced in Holland's modern production fields today. Today's Dutch bulb industry is a true phenomenon in the world of horticulture. The combination of science and beauty, with applied modern marketing, has created pleasure for gar...
Those of us who plan and plant for spring bloom feel pretty proud of our efforts when the tulips and daffodils and creeping phlox come together to form a picture. Meanwhile, nature produces wildflower gardens in the woodlands that rival our artificial efforts.U.S. Newspapers...
Tulips Tulips provide bold, vibrant color to any garden. While they can be a bit trickier in warmer climates like Northern Alabama, choosing heat-tolerant varieties like Darwin hybrids or Species tulips can give you great results. Plant tulips 6-8 inches deep in well-drained soil for a striki...
All tulips are beautiful. Plant a bunch of bulbs in the fall, and you will be happy in the spring. But if you want more than beautiful. If you want something extraordinary, memorable, jaw dropping, then plant a blend: a coordinated mixture of two, three or more varieties that will elev...
Photos of tulips and daffodils seem out of place in the fall, but think of them as motivation. Now is the time to spend a few hours digging and planting so you can enjoy days of splendor next spring. Even if you're worn out from the gardening season,your enthusiasm will return, and ...
We know striped flowers like tulips and pinks were still immensely popular in this period and it would appear plants with multicoloured leaves were also valued as ornamentals in the garden. (15) Creeping Borage or Bugloss. (31) Strip’d Candy tuft shown here with white flowers and ...