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How Deep To Plant Tulips?
How-to Guides

How Deep To Plant Tulips?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

Thanks to their vivid colors and very varied shapes, tulips reign supreme in thespring garden. With early, mid-season and late-flowering varieties to choose from,tulips reward you with months of colorful...

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Bulb Sizes
Bulb Info

Bulb Sizes

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

If you take a look at a flower bulb size chart, you’ll see that fall-planted flower bulbs come in all shapes and sizes. Whatever the variety, there’s one golden rule you can...

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Can You Plant Bulbs In Winter?
Bulb Info

Can You Plant Bulbs In Winter?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

While fall is the ideal time to plant spring flower bulbs, there’s no reason to worry ifyou’ve gotten behind with your gardening schedule. There’s still time to plant sometulips, narcissi,...

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Bulb Planting Tool
Bulb Info

Bulb Planting Tool

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

Whether you’re planting a multitude of spring flower bulbs for a mass display orjust a few to create a focal point in the garden, you can naturally just use a...

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Blue Tulips
Bulb Info

Blue Tulips

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

Tulips are one of the most colorful spring-blooming flower bulbs but you may bewondering if are there are any blue tulips? The color blue symbolizes peace,mystery, and tranquility and, thanks...

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Are Tulips Annuals?
Bulb Info

Are Tulips Annuals?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

Tulips are one of the most widely grown fall-planted flower bulbs and come in avast array of colors, shapes, and sizes; they embellish the garden with their jewelshades from March...

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How to Water Amaryllis for Magnificent Blooms?
How-to Guides

How to Water Amaryllis for Magnificent Blooms?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

Bold and beautiful, the amaryllis is one of the most popular fall planted flower bulbsto grow indoors. Amaryllis are very easy to grow and quick to bloom, cheering thewinter months...

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How To Care For The Amarillo Plant?
How-to Guides

How To Care For The Amarillo Plant?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

Amarillo plants, or amaryllis as they are also known, are some of the largest andalso the showiest of all fall planted flower bulbs. Grow indoors to enjoy theirgorgeous blooms during...

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December Bulbs: A Midwinter Flower Feast
Bulb News

December Bulbs: A Midwinter Flower Feast

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Nov 07, 2019

Flower bulbs that bloom outside of their season? It’s possible with flower bulb forcing. And unlike other bulbs, Christmas favorites Paperwhite and Amaryllis don’t need a chilling period. In this...

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Irises
Featured Varieties

Irises

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Nov 07, 2019

Chock full of symbolism, Iris is an easy to grow staple that will lend charm to any flowerbed, vase or container. In today’s blog we’re going to learn more about...

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Freaky Flower Bulbs For Halloween
Bulb News

Freaky Flower Bulbs For Halloween

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Oct 22, 2019

Halloween is around the corner, and though you might not expect it, nature has some tricky treats up its sleeve. In this blog we’re taking a look at the skeletons...

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Planting Time
Planting Tips

Planting Time

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Oct 13, 2019

Let’s put on our gardening clothes and grab our trowels, because it’s time to get planting! In this blog we’ll give you the tips and tricks that will help you...

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Meet Ben, our Flower Bulb Specialist
Meet Ben, our Flower Bulb Specialist

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