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What To Know About Planting Bulbs in Pots

Love the look of potted tulips in the springtime? Grow your own springtime blooms with these step-by-step tips.
In fall, gardeners tuck bulbs beneath a blanket of soil and wait for spring to enjoy their brilliant blooms. While planting directly in the ground is traditional, bulbs can thrive just as well — and ...
Planting in January means you may have to wait a little longer to see your plants flower, but you should still be able to ...
I noticed Dutch flower bulbs in a store on sale at discounted prices. I would like to plant some if it isn’t too late. What do you recommend? It is not too late to plant Dutch flower bulbs for bloom ...
Allen Wilson is a Vancouver gardening specialist. Email Allen Wilson at [email protected]. I would like to plant some bulbs in pots for bloom this winter. What special treatment is needed in order ...
If you're wondering if January is too late to plant bulbs, a garden expert weighs in. Here’s everything you need to know ...
Question: I would like to plant some bulbs in pots for bloom this winter. What special treatment is needed in order to bloom inside my home? Answer: Most bulbs need to be cooled for about 12 weeks ...
2 easiest bulbs for pots Growing spring-flowering bulbs in containers allows you to locate the blooming bulbs wherever you want to enjoy them, including indoors. As beautiful as they are in the garden ...
Hyacinths are perennial bulbs that can come in early spring back year after year in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8, with a fragrant scent that's a treat after a long winter. But before most other flowers ...
Tulips rank among the favorite for spring beauty but are also the most likely bulb to be eaten by voles and other critters because they are so tasty. Elise Amendola AP file photo The middle of October ...
It happens to the best of us. Life gets busy and suddenly you realize the first freeze has come and gone, but your bulbs are still sitting in their bags. You might feel like you’ve missed out on ...
Every autumn, gardeners around the world prepare for the spring season by planting an array of flower bulbs. However, many are missing out on a unique opportunity. There’s a spot in your garden that ...