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Care for Summer Flowering Bulbs
Watering Summer Bulbs Regularly water the bulbs as you would any other flowering plant, but be sure not to over-do it. Once the leaves are thick and r...
Care for Fall Flowering Bulbs
Give them some compost. Improving your soil quality will help your bulbs grow into big beautiful blooms. Add compost and mulch well. Water your bulbs ...
Care for Spring Flowering Bulbs
Spring Bulb Care When growing bulbs, it's important to let the foliage naturally go yellow—don't cut it off early and don't braid the foliage to try t...
How to Plan for Planting Tulips
Plant bulbs 6 to 8 inches deep, with the scraggly end facing downward. Keep the soil slightly moist after planting the bulbs and water occasionally du...
Flower Bulb Pests How To Prevent Pests In Flower Bulbs
How do you keep bugs from eating your bulbs?How do I keep animals from eating my flower bulbs?How should bulbs be protected from insects and diseases?...
Growing Zone 8 Bulbs - When To Plant Bulbs In Zone 8
Spring blooming bulbs are normally planted in fall to early winter in zone 8 – between October and December. Zone 8 bulb planting for spring blooming ...
Tips For Bulb Fly Control Learn How to Kill Bulb Flies
Submerge lifted bulbs in water that is 111 degrees Fahrenheit (44 C.) for 40 minutes. You can kill the adults by spraying pyrethrin based insecticides...
Dormant Bulb Watering - Do I Water Bulbs After Flowers Are Gone
About Dormant Bulb Watering In areas that do not drain as freely, the same touch test can be used, but the amount of water will be significantly reduc...
Flower Bulb Division How And When To Divide Plant Bulbs
When dividing bulb plants, it's important to wait until the foliage dies back naturally, usually in the autumn. The bulbs need that foliage to store u...