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In gardening, flowering bulbs are leaf bases that generally do not support leaves, but that can grow to support beautiful tulips, daffodils or dahlias. Discover how to plant and grow flowering bulbs with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video series on gardening.
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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 drainage hole with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 they go through their cold dormant time with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 small pot with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 fertilizer with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 still has foliage on it with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 video on flower bulb gardening.
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 time, with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
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 experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening.
