The DutchGrown Blog

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...

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...

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,...

Gardening with flower bulbs is quite easy, but there are still some tricks and tips that will make the result much more rewarding. In this post I answer some of...

Bulbs don’t need to be restricted to the garden. Think outside the flowerbed, and grow beautiful and fragrant blooms on your patio or balcony, in your 2nd story windowsill, or...

Officially Tulips are perennials. So why do they often not come back after one season? Or at least not as beautiful and plentiful as the first time? The explanation is...

Waiting for spring can be exciting, but also exasperating. What if you could trick flower bulbs into growing earlier? Forcing flower bulbs is an easy and fun way to brighten...

When it comes to flower bulbs, size matters. The bigger the bulb, the better the bloom quality. How does this actually work, and how will you know if you are...

Have you ever noticed that the best gardens aren’t planted from ‘instant color’ but are created by gardeners who think a season or two ahead? Bulbs offer us some of...

Deer and Rodent Resistant flower bulbs It is a lovely sight to see bees, butterflies and hummingbirds in your garden. However larger animals like deer and squirrels you don’t want...

Have you ever traveled to the flower fields? During springtime there are lots of them in The Netherlands. The beautiful sweet perfume fills the air and it is pure joy...

Spring: an explosion of color as your bulbs come into bloom. It’s always a delight, but making your spring bloom display last even longer takes a little careful planning when...