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When is it a good time to plant fall bulbs?

The time to plant bulbs is tied to soil temperatures. Plant tulips , daffodils , crocuses , and other spring flowering bulbs when the soil temperature drops below 60 degrees. If fall bulbs are planted sooner top growth may occur. The best situation is to have the bulbs to sprout and develop some roots...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-25-2009
What would cause my lillies to produce much smaller flowers this year?

If your plants were properly fertilized the most probable cause is that your lilies are in need of being divided. Lilies multiply quickly and need to be divided every 2 or 3 years. You will know it is time to divide when your plants are not blooming like they used to and you see smaller lily plants crowding...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-24-2009
Overwintering Annual Geraniums

It is possible to keep your geraniums year after year for those of us who don't live in zones 9 or up. A little work in the fall will save you from having to repurchase these flowers in the spring. There are a few ways that you can overwinter these plants. One of the best ways is to transplant them...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-29-2009
Growing Sparaxis or Wand Flower

Some gardeners like to plant bulbs and others just like to have the bulbs in the ground, planted. If you fall into the second group, you'll like Sparaxis ! These bulbs need just two inches of soil over them and can often be planted by just poking them in with your finger. What a quick and easy way...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-28-2009
Caring and planting Ranunculus

A Ranunculus bulb looks like octopus legs that are surrounding the growth point. Plant in the fall or spring. In zones 6 and north, start the bulbs indoors in the spring for best results. Choose a spot in full sun to partial shade with well-drained , sandy, slightly acid soil. Before planting, soak corms...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-26-2009
What is the process for forcing bulbs indoors?

Bulbs: Indoor Forcing Forcing bulbs indoors is a process by which you get the bulbs to flower earlier than they would if planted in the garden. When forcing, bulbs are potted, then subjected to darkness and temperatures near freezing for several months to mimic outdoor conditions. When there is sufficient...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-18-2009
Hardy Gloxinia (Incarvillea) information

Hardy Gloxinia (Incarvillea) It is well worth the extra effort to grow this plant! Blooming from midspring to midsummer, the large terminal heads of exotic trumpet-shaped flowers are a bright magenta to rosy-pink, with yellow throats. They are held well above a rosette of dark green foliage on stout...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-17-2009
What is a Foxtail Lily?

The Foxtail Lily originated from Tibet and is one of the most colorful flowers and is long-lasting as a cut flower. It thrives in well-drained sunny sites, blooming for 10-15 years without dividing! These spectacular flowers make a colorful and bold statement in the early summer garden . Towering at...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-15-2009
Protecting Your Bulbs

It is almost time to start putting in your fall bulbs , and now is a good time to start planning for which flowers you would like to plant. It can be quite a process selecting the right bulbs for each of your beds and planting the bulbs. Then there is the anticipation that builds for months as you wait...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-14-2009
Can Elephant Ears be grown from bulbs?

Elephant Ears or Colocasia The large beautiful green leaves of Elephant Ears will add diversity to any landscape. Elephant's Ear bulbs produce large tropical looking plants that look great when used with other colorful plants such as Caladiums. Grow elephant ears in a slightly acidic soil in partial...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-10-2009

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