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When is the best time to plant my flower bulbs?
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When is the best time to plant my flower bulbs?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 17, 2018

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...

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DutchGrown Flower Bulb Collections: Less Hassle, More Joy
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DutchGrown Flower Bulb Collections: Less Hassle, More Joy

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 13, 2018

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...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flower Bulbs (2)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flower Bulbs (2)

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Aug 13, 2018

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,...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flower Bulbs (1)
Planting Tips

Frequently Asked Questions About Flower Bulbs (1)

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 09, 2018

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...

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Growing Flower Bulbs in Pots and Containers
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Growing Flower Bulbs in Pots and Containers

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 19, 2018

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...

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Are Tulips Annual or Perennial?
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Are Tulips Annual or Perennial?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on May 29, 2018

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...

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Forcing Flower Bulbs For Winter Joy
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Forcing Flower Bulbs For Winter Joy

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on May 24, 2018

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...

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How Flower Bulbs are measured?
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How Flower Bulbs are measured?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 02, 2017

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...

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When Should I Plant My Spring Flowering Bulbs?
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When Should I Plant My Spring Flowering Bulbs?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 02, 2017

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...

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Deer and Rodent Resistant Flower Bulbs
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Deer and Rodent Resistant Flower Bulbs

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 01, 2017

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...

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The Sweet Scent of Tulips, Daffodils & Hyacinths
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The Sweet Scent of Tulips, Daffodils & Hyacinths

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 10, 2017

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...

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Planting a Succession of Spring Flowering Bulbs
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Planting a Succession of Spring Flowering Bulbs

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 04, 2017

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...

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Meet Ben, our Flower Bulb Specialist

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