Q: In February, I bought a beautiful group of tulips in a glass container that has little "pockets" for each bulb to grow in water indoors. They did fantastic. Now the leaves have yellowed and are ...
In peak season, you probably bought several bags of tulip bulbs. You can expect to see them again in the same number next spring. How do you keep them over until then? In this post, we explain how to ...
Tulips are one of spring's most anticipated flowers. The vibrant hues and upright stature bring an early burst of color and character to any garden space. As perennials in zones 4 to 7, tulips come ...
Tulips do not rebloom well in our Louisiana climate. If you insist on trying to store the bulbs, let them dry for a few days before placing them in paper bags indoors over the summer. Refrigerate the ...
Q: I would like to try to force some bulbs this fall and winter. Which varieties work well, and how cold does the space for forcing need to be? A: November is a great time to start the forcing process ...
When should you dig your tender bulbs to bring inside for winter storage? There are different answers for different plants. Caladium, elephant ears, calla lily, tuberous begonia and Star of Bethlehem ...
If the wait for bulbs to bloom in spring seems excruciatingly long, you can pot some up now and enjoy a floriferous winter indoors. Gardeners are constantly gaming the system, using fertilizers to ...
Dear Dr. Dirt: A friend from the Netherlands gave me some Dutch tulip bulbs for Christmas. The package says to plant from September to November. They are currently in my refrigerator. Alas, I will not ...
Learn how to dig up and store tulip bulbs over summer and winter. Wayne Gerard Trotman / Getty Images Tulips are one of spring's most anticipated flowers. The vibrant hues and upright stature bring an ...