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A patriotic spring bulb displayWe all know fall is the time to dress-up our landscapes for next spring by planting spring flowering bulbs like tulips and daffodils. There is another great way to use spring flowering bulbs a lot of folks don't think of. Plant a container in the fall with layers of bulbs to give your deck or patio a burst of color next spring. Here are the steps for this easy Patriotic Spring Bulb Display project. |
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About BulbsBulbs possess such beautiful blooms, it is no wonder they are a popular choice for flower gardens everywhere. A bulb is basically the storage organ of a plant (flower) formed by fleshy leaves. When dormant, these organs can be moved to new locations, or they can be stored before being replanted. A bulb contains a complete flower, along with all the food it needs to bloom. |
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After I dig up my dahlias and let them dry, how do I separate them? Where do I make the cut, and doSometimes it's easier to see where to divide if you wait until spring and divide just prior to planting. Dahlia tubers form a sort of wagon wheel shape with the main stem protruding out of the middle. Each section is capable of producing a new plant, providing it has an "eye." You'll see the bud begin to swell in the spring, and will be able to tell where to cut based upon the position of the eye. Look for it near the top of the tuber near the stem. Cut above the eye. Each tuber with an "eye" can be cut away from the main stem. |
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Buying BulbsBulbs are great for starter gardens and established gardens alike. Bulbs are incredibly easy to buy and plant. Hardy, or spring-flowering, bulbs have roots that are tough enough to handle even frozen soil, and they will greet you in the spring, year after year, with just a little water, plant food and mulch to keep them growing. |
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Can daffodils be transplanted immediately after the leaves are completely wilted or must I wait tillDaffodils can be transplanted anytime in the spring if you do it carefully and quickly and water them in well when replanted. As long as the foliage is left to mature and the bulbs are of adequate size, they should bloom next year. |
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Feeding BulbsThere are two times during the growing season when it is important to feed your bulbs: when they are planted and when they begin to flower. |
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How do I care for calla lilies?Calla lilies should perform well if they're planted in a shady bed (morning sun is okay, but afternoon shade is a must), in rich, moist soil. Callas thrive on heavy watering, so soak the soil every few days to keep it moist. Don't cut the foliage back, but let it yellow on its own. |
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How do I care for tulips, and what should I do after the petals have fallen off, leaving behind justOnce your tulips have finished blooming and the petals have fallen, remove the flower stem by cutting it at the base, or snap off the faded flowers being sure to take the base of the flower. Now allow the foliage to grow and mature and ripen. When it turns brown and comes off easily in your hand, collect the old foliage and dispose of it in the trash. The bulbs should emerge again next spring. You might give them some complete granular fertilizer in the fall when they begin to root and again in early spring when they begin to come through the soil. |
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