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Planning a Mix of Perennials and Bulbs

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Gabrielle

Roots, Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes or Tubers: just think of flower bulbs, just as other plants that you choose to add to your garden. What is the purpose or purposes of your garden? A certain color, to attract certain birds, sun … Continue reading →

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Spring Blooming Groundcover Bulbs

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Gabrielle

Anemones, Crocus, Muscari, Scilla, Chionodoxa and Galanthus! These all produce great mini flowers that make them perfectly suited for planting under or in front of tulips, daffodils, shrubs or along a woodland border. They all grow just 3″ to 12″ … Continue reading →

Posted in Deer resistant, Fall, Flowers, Forcing Bulbs, Spring | Tagged anemone, bulbs, crocus, deer resistant, flower bulbs, flowers, garden, ground cover, ideas, low grow, muscari, perennials, scilla, squill, tips, tulipworld | Comments Off

HUGE blooms for winter blahs

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Gabrielle

Amaryllis are wonderful huge flowers to enjoy indoors during the winter. They are SO easy to grow. They really don’t need dirt (you can use peat) and they barely need any water. How great is that! (I am not good … Continue reading →

Posted in celebration, Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Urban Gardening | Tagged amaryllis, bulbs, flowers, planting, tips, tulipworld, urban gardening | 2 Comments

Forcing Flower Bulbs

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Gabrielle

There are so many people who really miss out on Spring blooming bulbs! (Those in zone 8 or warmer). Then there are people like me who long for winter to be over and want flowers all the time. So, forcing … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Forcing Bulbs, Urban Gardening | Tagged amaryllis, bulbs, chionodoxa, crocus, daffodils, flowers, hyacinth, muscari, tips, tulips, tulipworld | 29 Comments

Creative Ways to Plant your Flower Bulbs

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Gabrielle

I have planted thousands of flower bulbs over the last 15 years – I have read about some unique ways to plant them a little differently for a few years now, but there are two techniques that I haven’t ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101 | Tagged allium, bulbs, daffodils, fall, flower bulbs, flowers, garden, gardening, hyacinth, muscari, perennials, scilla, snow drops, tips, tulips, winter | 2 Comments

Snowdrop Dreams

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Gabrielle

Galanthus bulbs are most commonly known as Snowdrops or Garden Snowdrops. They are among the first signs that winter is almost gone and spring is on its way! They are very early blooming, often appearing even while the snow is … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Deer resistant, Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101 | Tagged amaryllis, bulb, deer, fall, flower, galanthus, garden, moles, naturalize, perennials, snowdrop, squirrels, tips, tulipworld | 1 Comment

Fields of dreams… tulips (& types)

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Gabrielle

Tulips are probably the most well-known spring blooming bulbs. Tulips add a large spectrum of vibrant, gorgeous colors to your garden and a long bloom time if planted accordingly. Ranging from short (6”) to tall (32”), Tulips provide varying heights … Continue reading →

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Its Easy to be a Flower Bulb expert

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Gabrielle

Fall bulbs are to be planted in fall for spring blooms. Spring bulbs are planted in spring for summer blooms. Dig some holes or trenches, drop in some bulbs and wait for the big payoff in a few months! Do … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Begonias

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Gabrielle

Well- I didn’t make it to the flower show (yet). The cold, the snow and my attitude from Friday did not leave me. I decided to be lazy and hide out in my home as much as possible. I did … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, Urban Gardening | Tagged begonias, bulbs, indoors, tips, tulipworld | 1 Comment