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How to Transplant Iris Bulbs
The best time to transplant iris bulbs is when they are not looking good at the end of summer, after the greens have died back. Find out how to replant iris bulbs back into groups with help from a...
How to Divide Iris Bulbs
Irises multiply quickly, and they are best divided with a pitchfork or shovel after cutting the greens. Discover how to work from the outside in when dividing bulbs with help from a sustainable...
How to Grow Iris Bulbs
In order to grow iris bulbs, plant them so that the root is covered, but make sure that the stem remains above ground. Provide iris bulbs with plenty of sun and drainage with help from a...
How to Care for Iris Bulbs
In order to care for iris bulbs, store them in paper bags by making sure that they don't get too wet or dry. Discover why the greens of iris bulbs should be cut off before the bulbs are stored...
How to Thin Iris Bulbs
Irises can get invasive and crowded, and thinning them out is best achieved by working from the outside in. Find out why iris bulbs should be soaked with water before being thinned out with help...
How to Store Iris Bulbs
Iris bulbs need to stay dry when they are stored, so it's important to add moist soil to the bulbs if they are too most in storage. Learn about keeping iris bulbs in paper bags with help from a...
How to Store Amaryllis Bulbs
Amaryllis bulbs are best stored by placing them in a paper bag with some soil before planting them again in the spring. Find out how to store the Christmas-type of amaryllis with help from a...
How to Care for Amaryllis Bulbs
Caring for amaryllis bulbs is all about bringing them inside in the winter, cutting the greens off and leaving them dry in a container. Learn more about the two main families of amaryllis bulbs...
How to Divide Amaryllis Bulbs
After amaryllis bulbs multiply, it's important to avoid dividing the mother plants from the baby plants until the baby plants are as big as the mothers. Learn about twisting as a way to separate...
How to Grow Amaryllis Offset Bulbs
Amaryllis offset bulbs come from a mother plant, and they are best grown by planting them in triangles six inches apart. Learn about the social nature of plants and how it affects the growth of...
How to Store Calla Lily Bulbs
Storing calla lily bulbs starts with cutting the plant down to the ground and leaving it in the pot above freezing temperatures before separating them into paper boxes. Learn about wrapping calla...
How to Keep an Amaryllis Bulb Blooming
In order to keep an amaryllis bulb blooming, it's important to get it on a natural cycle so that it will bloom each fall. Find out why an amaryllis bulb should have its bloom cut off in the summer...
How to Plant Bulbs in Water
When growing bulbs in water, the first rule of thumb is to make sure that the root is in water, but that the bulb is kept dry. Discover how a bulb will rot if left sitting in water with help from...
How to Plant Dahlias
If a dahlia with root tubers is planted, the gardener should test the tuber for firmness and note that dahlias are heavy feeders. Plant dahlias, and mix organic matter with the soil, with tips...
How to Plant Gladiolus
Gladiolus are tough bulbs, in addition to being one of the easiest bulbs to plant and enjoy throughout the summer. Plant gladiolus, whose bulbs need to be brought up in winter months, with tips...
How to Plant Bulbs in Containers
When planting bulbs in containers, be sure to pick up the fall bulbs in September, choose large, firm bulbs and use a quality potting soil. Plant bulbs in containers and make sure there's a...
How to Plant Bulbs in Fall
Fall bulbs are flower bulbs that can bloom in the spring, with some examples being tulips, hyacinths and daffodils. Plant fall bulbs to bloom in the spring with tips from an experienced gardener...
How to Plant Crocuses
A crocus flower bulb, which looks good in masses, needs to be planted in the fall so that it goes through a cold, dormant period. Plant crocuses, one of the earliest blooming bulbs in the spring...
How to Plant Daffodils
When planting daffodils, mix a nice organic compost in with the soil and make sure to get a good, firm bulb. Plant daffodil bulbs in the fall for blooming in the spring with tips from an...
How to Grow Angel Wing Begonias
Angel wing begonias, which get their name from the shape of their leaves, can get very tall and their stalks will look somewhat like bamboo. Grow angel wing begonias by giving it a water soluble...
How to Grow Dinner Plate Dahlias
When growing dinner plate dahlias, a tomato cage is great because it provides support all around the plant. Growing dinner plat dahlias is as simple as providing support with tips from an...
How to Grow Tulips in Containers
The process for growing tulips in containers is basically the same regardless of the time of year or environment, and a nice quality potting soil should be used. When growing tulips, make sure...
How to Plant & Care for a Giant Elephant Ear Bulb
Elephant ear flower bulbs, which grow in tropical areas, get their names because their leaves look like huge elephant ears. Giant elephant ear bulbs can be grown as an annual in a shady location...
How to Dig & Store Tuberous Begonias
Tuberous begonias are flower bulbs that thrive in shady locations, produce large flowers and can be enjoyed throughout the summer. Dig and store tuberous begonias for the winter months while it...
How to Force Paper-White Narcissus in Pots
When forcing a paper-white narcissus in pots, make sure that the pot has a drainage hole. Force paper-whites into pots by using rocks or soil with tips from an experienced gardener in this free...
How to Force a Paper-White Narcissus in Water
When planting a paper-white narcissus in water, make sure that there is no drainage hole or the water will run out. Force paper-whites into water by using rocks with tips from an experienced...
How to Force Tulip Bulbs
Tulips, which should start as nice, big bulbs, can bloom indoors and don't need to wait until spring to have flowers blooming. Force tulip bulbs against the outside of the pot and use drainage...
How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs
Amaryllis bulbs are often brought in around the holidays to be given as gifts, and they cannot take a lot of water. Grow amaryllis bulbs by not giving them a lot of water and placing them in a...
How to Care for Dahlias
When caring for dahlia flower bulbs, remember that they are heavy feeders that require a slow-release fertilizer. Take care of dahlias by keeping them out of the cold with tips from an experienced...
Transplanting Flower Bulb Containers
When a potted plant becomes overcrowded, it's time to divide the flowers. Learn how to transplant bulbs in this free gardening video about how to plant flower bulbs in containers.
Watering Flower Bulb Containers
Just like nature, soak your flower containers well with water and then let them dry. Learn more tips for watering in this free gardening video about how to plant flower bulbs in containers.
Flower Bulb Container Maintenance
To care for potted plants, remove dry and wilted leaves and water regularly. Learn how to maintain a healthy flower bulb contain in this free gardening video about how to plant flower bulbs in...
Protecting Flower Bulb Containers
Caring for potted plants differs from season to season. Learn how to protect flower bulb containers during the summer, winter, fall, and spring in this free gardening video about how to plant...
Picking Flower Bulb Container Soil
Don't use the high end soil to plant flower bulbs in containers. Learn how to mix compost, sand, and mulch to make flower bulb soil in this free gardening video about how to plant flower bulbs in...
Flower Bulb Container Tips
Before planting flower bulbs in containers, consider where you are going to put the container. Learn where to place a flower container in this free gardening video about how to plant flower bulbs...
Planting Flower Bulbs in Layers
By planting multi-layers of bulbs, create a full blooming flower container. Learn how to plant flowers in layers with this free gardening video about how to plant flower bulbs in containers.
Flower Bulb Container Placement
Different flower containers do well in specific areas. Learn where to place flower bulb containers in this free gardening video about how to plant flower bulbs in containers.
Picking a Flower Bulb Container
Plastic, terracotta, metal, and ceramic are just a few flower bulb container options. Learn about picking a container in this free gardening video about how to plant flower bulbs in containers.
Picking Flower Bulbs for Containers
There are many things to consider before selecting flower bulbs, like shade versus sun and wet versus dry climates. Learn about picking flower bulbs for containers in this free gardening video...
Using Recycled Materials to Plant Flower Bulbs
Plastic water bottles, grass trimmings, and sticks are some materials you can use to plant flower bulbs. Learn about using recycled materials to plant flower bulbs in this free gardening video...
Flower Bulb Container Benefits
If you live in a small apartment or want a window flower arrangement, planting bulbs in containers is a great idea for home decor. Learn more about the benefits of flower bulb containers in this...
How to Plan the Perfect Summer Garden
Learn information and tips for selecting summer flower bulbs in this free gardening video clip about tips for planning your summer garden.
How to Pick Bulbinella Bulbs
Learn information and tips for selecting summer flower bulbs in this free gardening video clip about Bulbinella
How to Pick Cyrtanthus Mackenii Bulbs
Learn information and tips for selecting summer flower bulbs in this free gardening video clip about Cyrtanthus Mackenii
How to Pick Tritonia Bulbs
Learn information and tips for selecting summer flower bulbs in this free gardening video clip about Tritonia
Understand Lily Bulbs
Learn information and tips for selecting summer flower bulbs in this free gardening video clip about Lilies.
Choose the Right Lily Bulbs for Your Garden
Learn information and tips for selecting summer flower bulbs in this free gardening video clip about Lilies
How to Pick Camassia Bulbs
Learn information and tips for selecting summer flower bulbs in this free gardening video clip about Camassia
How to Pick Tritelia Bulbs
Learn information and tips for selecting summer flower bulbs in this free gardening video clip about Tritelia
How to Pick Galtonia Bulbs
Learn information and tips for selecting summer flower bulbs in this free gardening video clip about Galtonia