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Sweet Smelling Spring

Fragrance is essential in a successful garden. If you are choosing spring-flowering bulbs remember to check labels for any reference to scent. Hyacinths , of course, are the stars of the scented spring garden, but some varieties of tulips and daffodils are also fragrant. I am fond of double daffodils...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 09-29-2008
Fringed Tulips

Several years ago I was helping out in a neighbor's back yard. The yard was quite deep and I discovered during the course of my work that my neighbor kept an eight by ten area at the very back for a large compost pile. Her landscaper routinely dumped the grass clippings and fall leaves there, and...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 09-11-2008
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 papiospring-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 papiospring-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
My tulips have quit blooming, what care is best for them?

The tulip flower has faded, the plant leaves look a little ragged, and after the show they just put on, I want to make sure they will put on their spectacular blooms next year, so what is the best way to insure more great blooms next spring? A great question about a great plant! First of all, tulips...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by papiospring-nhn on 01-23-2008
In Praise of Stripes

Today I threw caution to the wind and planted a lot of striped tulips. Of course, it is fall, and nobody will know about this rash act until the tulips bloom next spring, but I feel as if I have committed a small act of rebellion. For years I maintained a pastel color scheme in my front garden. I bought...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 10-31-2007

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