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Think Spring-Blooming Bulbs
Although the garden season is pretty much history for most of the
country - don’t put up your garden gloves just yet. The fall is the
time to plant spring - and summer-flowering bulbs that emerge months
later in bright brilliant color. |
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Planting Spring-Flowering Bulbs
The first step to growing beautiful spring-flowering bulbs is to
select quality bulbs. They should be large, firm and free from spots
or blemishes.
Plant hardy bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths
and alliums, from September until the ground begins to freeze.
Don’t wait too long, however, because the bulbs must develop a good
root system before the ground freezes. In warmer climates, zones 7
to 10, simulate winter by storing bulbs in a paper bag in the
vegetable crisper of your refrigerator for six to eight weeks prior
to planting. Wait to plant until late October through the end of
December. |
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Location, Location, Location
Select a area that receives full sun to partial shade and has
well-drained soil. If you are planning a large area with masses of
bulbs, it’s a good idea to till the bed to a depth of 12 inches and
incorporate some fertilizer, about 2 to 3 pounds of 5-10-5 analysis
per 100 square feet of garden space. |
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Spring
Blooming Bulbs
