by Marde Ross | Aug 22, 2011 | Daffodils, Other Bulbs for Warm Climates, Peonies, Tulips
I took pictures of all of my daffodil bulbs one year against a ruler to show the size. Bulbs differ in size according to variety, but one rule seems to hold true – plant a smaller bulb than the largest that can be bought per variety, and you will short yourself...
by Marde Ross | Aug 22, 2011 | Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs, Tulips
Before any preparation begins, the tulip bulbs are refrigerated for 6-8 weeks in warm climates. Take care not to place any apples near them in the cooler and the temprtature should be around 45 degrees. Do not freeze them! One Prepare the soil by digging down about...
by Marde Ross | Aug 20, 2011 | Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs, Peonies
One Select the peonies suitable for your areas. Northern climates have the full spectrum to chose from! Warm weather climates like California and the southern states need to chose single, Japanese singles, semi-double or early doubles so that they will open before it...
by Marde Ross | Aug 20, 2011 | Daffodils, Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs
One Prepare the soil by digging down about 9”. The hole should be large enough to hold 5-7 daffodils or more depending on your design. The holes should not be planted in straight lines unless you want them to look like soldiers! I plant my hillsides in a staggered...
by Marde Ross | Aug 11, 2011 | Daffodils
Daffodils come in many colors, shapes and sizes. They bloom early, middle and late in the “season” which is compressed in warmer climates and spaced out in colder areas. Above from the left are yellow trumpet daffodils, Dutch Master, February Gold, Tete a...
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