Bearded irises can be divided beginning a few weeks after they finish blooming. This is the start of their dormant period. Dormancy continues until new growth begins. It is important to divided irises every four years, otherwise they will stop blooming. Dividing Irises step-by-step Growing Irises The bearded iris (Iris germanica) does best in full […] More
Bulbs require care. Though they are seen only part of the year, they are year-round plants. They need feeding, water, and attention just like other plants. Here are tips for bulb care. (Bulb care suggestions include, rhizomes, corms, and tubers.) Fertilizing bulbs Watering bulbs Spring-blooming bulb care Summer-blooming bulbs Digging and storing summer-blooming bulbs Dividing […] More
Forcing is a garden term for growing plants outside of their natural season. Forcing usually means making plants grow and bloom earlier than they normally would outdoors—usually in winter. Plants can be forced into growth and blooming by shielding them from the rigors of cold weather or they can be stimulated to grow and bloom […] More
Flowering bulbs are divided into two categories: spring-blooming bulbs and summer-blooming bulbs. Spring-blooming bulbs are planted in autumn. Spring-blooming bulbs include tulips, daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, scilla, and grape hyacinths. Summer-blooming bulbs are planted in late winter and early spring. Summer-blooming bulbs include cannas, dahlias, gladioli, and lilies. Bulbs are seasonal; you must purchase them near […] More
Flower bulbs are akin to perennial flowers when it comes to garden design. Consider the flower color and foliage color and texture when including bulbs in a flower bed or border. The term flower bulb is loosely used here; it includes corms, tubers, and rhizomes as well as true bulbs. Botanically speaking, all are modified […] More
Summer is the time when the greatest number of blooms appear in the garden. Summer temperatures are warm enough to sow or transplant out all warm-season annuals, tender bulbs, and perennials. The summer garden will include some spring-planted flowers. Flowers planted in summer are likely to give a second and even third bloom if the […] More
Springtime is a season of bare earth as well as a season of flowers and abounding life. Whether it is an entire garden devoted to spring flowers that is being planned or just a small portion of the garden, spring bloomers can interrupt the sparseness of vegetation and a mix of color. Bulbs will usually […] More
Zantedeschia–commonly called Calla Lily–is a tender perennial with large, arrow-shaped dark green leaves. In summer, it produces white petal-like spathes, each with a yellow spike or spadix in the center. The spathes of cultivars can be pink, yellow, and red-orange. Zantedeschia are true lilies; true lilies belonging to the genus Lilium. There are six species […] More
Tuhlbaghia, commonly called society garlic, produces umbels of dainty, usually purple or white flowers, sometimes fragrant, especially at night. Flowers are tubular, each with 6 spreading petals and a small trumpet corona. Basal, strap-shaped leaves are gray-green and smell similar to onions or garlic. Get to know Tuhlbaghia – Society Garlic Where to plant Tuhlbaghia […] More
Trillium is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that bears three-petaled purplish-pink to white flowers in spring. The flowers stand erect just above diamond-shaped green leaves. Trillium thrives in partial shade. It wants humus-rich well-drained soil. Trillium is suitable for moist, shady borders or woodland gardens. Trillium is a genus of about 30 species of rhizomatous, deciduous […] More
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