The DutchGrown Blog

Beloved for their striking colors as well as their sturdiness, Darwin Hybrid Tulips have been a gardener’s favorite for nearly 70 years now. A classic in public spaces and a...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

These flamboyant stunners look good in any garden. Find out where they come from, how to plant and care for them, and which of these show stoppers we sell.

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...

Let the beautiful colors and crisp design of the American flag inspire you to plant a garden that’s as American as apple pie.

Hyacinths are the most fragrant of all spring bulbs. These wonderful flowers have a rich symbolic history and they come in more colors than just white, pink and blue.