by Maggie Badore | Jun 8, 2023 | About Bulbs, How-To, Learn, Planting, Planting & Care, Specialty, Tulips
Squirrels can be a major challenge in the garden, especially when it comes to how to keep squirrels from digging up bulbs. They often see a freshly planted bed as an all-you-can-eat buffet, with tulips, crocuses, and lilies being some of their favorite snacks. If...
by Maggie Badore | Mar 21, 2023 | About Bulbs, How-To, Learn, Planting, Planting & Care
Planting bulbs in the fall is one of the best ways to ensure a beautiful spring garden. Whether you’re learning how to plant tulip bulbs or planning to grow daffodils, allium, or hyacinths, there are three main techniques to get the job done: poke, drill, and...
by Avery Beadle | Aug 31, 2022 | Learn
Your bulbs might seem to disappear during the colder months, but beneath the soil, they’re undergoing a fascinating process that’s important for their growth. Learning how bulbs respond to winter’s chill gives us a peek into the natural cycles that bring those...
by Avery Beadle | Jun 4, 2021 | Learn
The big day is here. Your fall bulbs have arrived. Now what? If the driver left the delivery in an exposed location, move the packages out of the weather—into a garage or carport, into the basement, into the house. Next, open all of the boxes or crates and remove the...
by Avery Beadle | Jun 3, 2021 | Learn
Selecting the right planting site is key to growing healthy, long-lasting bulbs. A good site gives your bulbs the conditions they need to thrive not just in the first season, but for years to come. Two factors—sunlight and drainage—make all the difference when...
