We all have our weaknesses, and one of mine is for those bicolor tulips that have a rim of one color and central color of another. while solid colors make a strong statement in the landscape view, the striking look of two colors suits me best. Three Examples One way I like to see these […]
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How to Plant Dutch Bulbs for Fabulous Spring Flowers
Start Spring with a Big Pop of Color Though the usual sequence is to plant the bulbs in the fall for bloom in the spring, some growers cheat the system by chilling those sold for spring bloom. This is necessary for Southern gardens which don’t get the required cold temperatures. Presented here are some […]
Here Is Hope For A Beautiful Spring
From a previous year It turned the corner here in the Central Ohio area. Patches of snow are all that are left after the warming temperatures and rains. I will have to post some of my older, but still beautiful, spring photos in celebration. Outside it is a bit dreary and I need to pick […]
What Is The Big Deal About Bulbs In The Garden?
Fat Healthy Tulip Bulbs by ilonagarden Why have I written numerous articles, as well as written primers on the how-to of fall planted, spring-blooming bulbs in the garden? And why not concentrate on something else, like leaf raking or making compost? Besides one being fascinating and the other mundane? More than a few reasons for […]
Tulip Trials
Every fall gardeners buy tulips, and every spring I read blog posts complaining about tulips. -so says Kathy of Cold Climate Gardening. It is time to read the fine print on tulip growing, and Kathy gives some pointers to think about. I’ve written about tulips and I’m one of those people that loves them and […]
Think Bulbs
The stores will soon be stocked with a wide array of flower bulb choices. Time to put on the thinking hat and plan your purchases and garden plan for planting them. I put together some webpages a number of years ago and I put some of the highlights of my advice here, but the pages […]
