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A Whole Season of White – Planting a White Garden
Garden Design

A Whole Season of White – Planting a White Garden

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Mar 10, 2020

Create a clean, zen-like space with an all-white garden full of DutchGrown’s top-quality flower bulbs. In this blog we suggest the best combinations of bulbs for a full season of...

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How to Grow Alliums?
How-to Guides

How to Grow Alliums?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Mar 04, 2020

You might know the allium family from the chives in your herb garden: little fluffy purple balls much beloved by bees and butterflies....

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How to Grow Daffodils?
How-to Guides

How to Grow Daffodils?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Mar 04, 2020

Nothing says “spring is coming” like daffodils & narcissus. Suddenly they seem to pop up all around you, when only a week ago there was just dull grass and assorted...

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How to Grow Hyacinths?
How-to Guides

How to Grow Hyacinths?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Mar 04, 2020

The most fragrant of all flower bulbs, hyacinths carry a heady scent that is simply unbeatable. The large blooms are made up of dozens of tiny florets....

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How To Grow Tulips? [Growing Guide]
How-to Guides

How To Grow Tulips? [Growing Guide]

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Mar 04, 2020

The Tulip is one of the world's most iconic flowering plants. Tulip flowers have a simple, elegant beauty that has been attracting gardeners for hundreds of years. Fortunately, you don't...

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How Deep Do You Plant Daffodils In Pots?
How-to Guides

How Deep Do You Plant Daffodils In Pots?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Feb 10, 2020

The cheerful sight of daffodils and narcissus in bloom is a sign that winter is really over so it’s no surprise that they are one of the most widely grown spring...

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How Long Do Tulips Last?
How-to Guides

How Long Do Tulips Last?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 13, 2019

How Long Do Tulips Last? Enjoy Weeks of Color in Spring By Planting Different Types of Tulips Tulips are one of the most popular fall-planted flower bulbs and come in...

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When to Plant Tulips and Daffodils?
Bulb Info

When to Plant Tulips and Daffodils?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 13, 2019

Fall planted flower bulbs such as tulips and daffodils are easy to grow. They’re loved by novice gardeners and expert horticulturalists alike for their vibrant colors and elegant shapes. Read our guide...

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How To Plant Bulbs In Pots?
How-to Guides

How To Plant Bulbs In Pots?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 13, 2019

Flower bulbs such as daffodils and tulips look fabulous planted in containers, bringing dramatic color and structure to the spring garden. You have complete control over where they will go; you can move them...

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How To Care for Irises After They Bloom?
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How To Care for Irises After They Bloom?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 13, 2019

Available in shades of deep blue, white, yellow, bronze and red, the delicate, orchid-like blooms of Dutch irises are a favorite with flower arrangers. Dwarf irises are perfect for brightening...

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When to Plant Tulips?
Bulb Info

When to Plant Tulips?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 13, 2019

For a stunning display next spring, it’s essential to start with top-quality tulip bulbs. All our bulbs are grown in the Netherlands, where the light, sandy soil and generations of...

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When to Plant Daffodil Bulbs?
Bulb Info

When to Plant Daffodil Bulbs?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 13, 2019

Daffodils are one of the easiest flower bulbs to grow and will thrive in most regions of North America. Plant your daffodil bulbs when the soil is starting to cool...

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