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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 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
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
How do you divide Bearded Iris?

It is important to divide Bearded Iris about every 3 to 5 years. These are the steps in successfully dividing Iris: First of all, prune the Iris in late summer or early fall when the foliage starts to fall over. With a sharp knife, cut the foliage 8 to 10 inches above the soil level. Trim the plant into...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-04-2009
How Do I Plant Tulip Bulbs?

Tulips are one of the most popular spring flowers, and people put a lot of time energy in planting them. If you are wanting to know how to get these beautiful flowers to bloom in your garden, here are a few tips. After you have your tulip bulbs (if you need tips on selecting bulbs, check out the "...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-22-2009
Maximizing Your Success With Bulbs

Planting bulbs , in the spring or fall, can bring beautiful blooms to your garden. However, it can be frustrating when you take the time to plant and the bulbs do not emerge. To maximize your success rate you will want to make sure that are careful when planting your bulbs. First of all, you will want...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-13-2009
What can I do about the squirrels in my yard?

Well, when you go to battle with the pesky squirrel, do not expect the squirrel to back down quickly, or he may never back down until the food source is removed. As you are probably very aware, squirrels are wily and are difficult to keep away from trees, vegetables, and bulbs. I have personally witnessed...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 02-07-2009
Can you suggest some natural rodent repellent products?

One of the first methods that come to mind is the garlic plant. You can protect a favorite group of flowers or vegetables by surrounding the desired area with garlic plants. Plant the garlic plants fairly close together and the garlic barrier should deter hungry rabbits, moles, gophers, squirrels and...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 01-30-2009

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