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    • How to Force Tulip Bulbs in Water

      Tulips are one of the earlier flowers to bloom in the spring, but if you can't wait that long, you can force them to bloom indoors, so you can enjoy their color even in the wintertime. Although the usual method of forcing tulips involves planting them in clay pots, another method allows you to force a bloom right in a vase of water. more »

    • How to Force Tulip Bulbs Inside

      Tulips in bloom during the cold dark days of winter can bring life to any home with their vibrant colors. As a centerpiece to mark a holiday or simply placed in a decorative container on the windowsill, tulips make a dramatic statement. Although they are not difficult to force into bloom, it does require some planning to get them to... more »

    • How to Harvest Tulip Bulbs

      Tulips are beautiful flowers. Did you know that you could harvest the bulbs every year? This lets you replant them and keep them safe throughout the winter, or bring them with you if you move. Find out how to harvest your tulip bulbs here. more »

    • How to Grow Tulips in Southern California

      If you live in Southern California and you've ever tried growing tulips, then you know just how frustrating it can be. But if you do some research and you chose a mild west variety, then you can enjoy some beautiful tulip blooms throughout springtime. Tulips in Southern California have their own growing instructions, but it starts by... more »

    • Growing Tulips Indoors

      When you are preparing to force tulip bulbs indoors, you will want to choose the most healthy bulbs. Forcing tulips indoors is strenuous, and only the best will provide you with satisfactory results. Pick over your bulbs carefully. Search for bruises, softness and size. For the most part, larger bulbs will be the more hardy. Your soil... more »

    Growing Tulips Quick Guides

    • Planting and Caring for Bulbs

      Spring, summer, and fall flowers grow from bulbs that you can plant in containers or in your...

    • Flower Gardens

      Planting a flower garden will enhance the landscape of your yard with brilliant color and...

    • Ruby's Green Thumb Guide

      Yes, you can be a green thumb, too! If you really want to be a plant person, then you have a...

    • Garden Furniture

      Garden or patio furniture is an extension of your home, creating an outdoor living space you can...

    Growing Tulips Articles

    • How to Grow Tulips in Containers

      The tulip is a favorite spring flower, but did you know you could grow tulips indoors anytime of the year? Growing tulips in containers is just as... more »

    • When to Plant Tulip Bulbs

      When thinking of flower gardens, tulips are often one of the first plants to come to mind. Tulips have vibrant colors and bloom in early spring.... more »

    • How to Plant and Care for Tulips

      Tulips are stunning showstoppers that work equally well in an informal shaded flower bed or for use in a more formal garden with raised beds. The... more »

    • When to Plant Forced Tulip Bulbs

      Tulips provide a colorful display in early spring. These showy flowers grow from hardy bulbs that are left in the ground all winter and sprout as... more »

    • How to Grow Tulips

      One of the most popular springtime flowers is the tulip. Tulips are easy to grow. You only need to have a bit of space to plant the bulbs in the... more »

    • How to Force Tulip Bulbs

      A good way to brighten a dreary winter day is to have a pot of colorful flowers blooming on your windowsill. Normally tulips bloom in the spring... more »

    • How to Grow Tulip Bulbs in Water

      Tulips are enjoyed in gardens during springtime, and are a pleasant reminder that warmer weather has finally arrived. Tulips also make a nice... more »

    • How to Identify and Care for an Absolon Tulip

      The Absolon Tulip loves dry summers and cold winters. It is best to plant this tulip in a large drift. It can be used in rock gardens, as... more »

    • About Tulips

      Tulips are one of the oldest cultivated flowers, and there are many varieties and colors of tulips. This allows the gardener to plant different... more »

    • How to Give Tulip Bulbs as a Baby Shower Favor

      A small package of tulip bulbs makes a memorable and inexpensive favor for baby showers held in the fall. The bulbs are easy to plant, require... more »

    • How to Transplant Tulips

      Tulips signal the arrival of spring with their bright colors and profuse blooms. Left to their own devices, they may spread to a wider area, but... more »

    • How to Store Tulip Bulbs

      Usually the best place to leave tulip bulbs is in the ground, but if you live in a very cold climate, you may have to bring the bulbs inside for... more »

    • Facts About Giant Tulips

      Tulips are a popular and elegant reminder of spring. These flowers that are synonymous with the Netherlands actually originated in Turkey, or the... more »

    • Methods for Preventing Rodents From Eating Tulip Bulbs

      Tulips require patience. After all, gardeners must plant the bulbs in the fall and wait all winter before the plants and blooms emerge. It can be... more »

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