The DutchGrown Blog
The life cycle of your flower bulbs
What happens to the bulbs you planted this fall once they’re in the ground? In this blog we’re taking a look at the life cycle of flower bulbs, and we’re...
Read morePlanting your flower bulbs somewhere else....
Why not plant your flower bulbs somewhere else this fall? There are many more possible places to grow your beloved blooms than your flowerbeds and terra cotta pots alone…
Read moreCaring for your flower bulbs once they’ve arrived
At DutchGrown we plan our deliveries in such a way that your flower bulbs are at their most ‘plantable’ when they arrive at your door. But if for whatever reason...
Read morePreparing your soil for flower bulb planting
To get the best flowers from your bulbs, you need the best soil. A well-drained flower bed filled with the right nutrients is easier to get than you might think,...
Read moreWhen is the best time to plant my flower bulbs?
Spring bulbs should be planted in fall, but when in fall exactly? It all depends on the temperature of the soil and where you live. In this blog we will...
Read moreDutchGrown Flower Bulb Collections: Less Hassle, More Joy
Choosing individual flower bulb varieties to go together in your garden can be great fun, but sometimes choosing and deciding can get overwhelming. Why not let DutchGrown’s specially selected collections...
Read moreLasagna Planting: Layering Flower Bulbs for Constant Blooming
Stacking different varieties in one container for non-stop blooming? It’s possible with lasagna planting, which makes layered growing fun and easy with fabulous results.
Read moreGardening for a healthy body and mind
Working in your garden will give you beautiful flowers and lush greenery, but there is an extra bonus to be had: Gardening is proven to be extremely healthy. It lowers...
Read moreDutch Masters: Painting Beautiful Flower Bulbs
In the 17th century the Dutch economy was booming, and an enormous amount of beautiful paintings were commissioned by the newly rich to showcase their wealth. The still lifes of...
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions About Flower Bulbs (2)
Flower bulbs are easy to plant and care for when you know which common pitfalls to avoid. In this blog I will answer a second selection of frequently asked questions,...
Read moreGardening as Mindfulness
In these stressful times, practicing mindfulness is the perfect counterbalance to our hectic lives. Gardening is a great exercise in mindfulness, as it connects you to your surroundings, helps you...
Read moreRed, White and Blue: The All-American Garden
Let the beautiful colors and crisp design of the American flag inspire you to plant a garden that’s as American as apple pie.
Read moreGardening challenges?
- All Flower Bulbs
- All Spring Planted Bulbs
- Alliums
- Alocasia
- Amarine
- Amaryllis
- Amaryllis Belladonna
- Anemones
- Arisaema
- Artichoke Thistle
- Astilbe
- Astrantia
- Baby's Breath
- Bearded Iris
- Begonias
- Bleeding Hearts
- Calla Lilies
- Camassia
- Cardoon
- Chionodoxa
- Columbine
- Coneflower
- Crocus
- Daffodils
- Dahlias
- Day Lily
- Delphiniums
- Dicentra
- Dichelostemma
- Echinacea
- Elephant Ears
- Eranthis
- Eremurus
- Foxtail Lilies
- Fritillaria
- Galanthus
- Geranium
- Geum
- Giant Snowflake
- Gladiolus
- Glory of the Snow
- Grape Hyacinths
- Gypsophila
- Hellebores
- Hostas
- Hyacinthoides
- Hyacinths
- Irises
- Italian Anemones
- Italian Ranunculus
- Ixia
- Larkspurs
- Leucojum
- Lilies
- Masterwort
- Mixture
- Monarda
- Muscari
- Nerine
- Oriental Poppy
- Ornithogalum
- Papaver
- Paperwhites
- peonies
- Phlox
- Puschkinia
- Ranunculus
- Red Hot Poker
- Saffron Crocus
- Scilla
- Sedum
- Siberian Iris
- Siberian Squill
- Snowdrops
- Spanish Bluebells
- Striped Squill
- Swamp Milkweed
- Tricyrtis (Toad Lily)
- Tuberoses
- Tulips
- Winter Aconite
- Zantedeschia