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  • What does the term "Hardy Bulb" mean?

    Hardy bulbs can be described as bulbs that can be left in the ground safely all year around. Heavy frost and freezing of the soil around the bulbs will not harm a hardy bulb. Many fall planted bulbs are hardy bulbs. The most familiar of these bulbs would be tulips , crocus, daffodils and hyacinths. All...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by mainspring-nhn on 07-31-2008

  • What is the difference between a corm and a bulb?

    The term bulb is commonly used for corms, rhizomes, and tubers. The true bulb can be described as a sphere like structure that has dry, scale type leaves around the structure. The scales are attached at the base of the bulb. Roots arise from this base. Tulips and Lilies are examples of true bulbs. Corms...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by mainspring-nhn on 07-27-2008

  • Re: tulips

    Hi Anne, and welcome to our community. Tulip and crocus bulbs are like candy to some critters. Squirrels, chipmunks, skunks, mice, moles and probably some more that don't come to mind right away. Some of these critters probably wouldn't bother plantings in pots but squirrels surely will and depending...
    Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 03-18-2008

  • Bulb Tips!

    Here in the Midwestern states, gardeners can look at their calendars and know that spring is right around the corner but if we walk outdoors, it stills feels like mid-winter. If you're a person who likes four distinctive seasons, the Midwest is for you As we approach the end of February, Midwesterners...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 02-17-2008
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