by Maggie Badore | Jun 8, 2023 | Daffodils, How-To, Learn, Planting, Tulips
Planting tulip bulbs might seem like a daunting chore, especially if you’re looking to grow a dense or large bed of spring flowers with hundreds of blooms. But don’t worry; you don’t have to dig an individual hole for every flower you want to plant. In this article,...
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, because they often view a freshly planted bed of bulbs as an all-you-can-eat buffet. Tulips are a favorite of these bushy-tailed rodents, along with crocuses and lilies. If there are squirrels in your area, it’s best...
by Maggie Badore | Mar 21, 2023 | About Bulbs, How-To, Learn, Planting, Planting & Care
There are three main approaches to getting bulbs in the ground in the fall: Poke, drill, or trench. Determining the best approach for you will depend on several different factors: You’ll want to consider how many bulbs you’re planting, your garden’s layout, and your...
by Avery Beadle | Apr 17, 2018 | Learn
You have a favorite tulip. The color is superb, and the shape and proportions fit your notion of the tulip ideal. You order it every year, and every spring drivers stop in front of the house to take pictures. And then one summer you check the Colorblends website and...