by Marde Ross | Mar 9, 2013 | All Categories, Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs, Tulips
In Palo Alto, people called me “The Tulip Lady.” Now, in Glen Ellen, where I have my farm with daffodil-covered hillsides, they know me as the “Daffodil Lady.” Just as I started writing this article about tulips, I received an exciting call...
by Marde Ross | Feb 28, 2013 | All Categories, Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs
My new Marde Ross website is finally ready and operational! The products are now listed a bit differently. Peonies are organized by color, daffodils are in one long list, and tulips are categorized by type, like Parrot or Single Late. To find what you need, just hover...
by Marde Ross | Nov 20, 2012 | All Categories, Daffodils
The rains have started in California, which means it’s time to plant daffodils. The wet soil makes digging holes easy and perfect for planting clumps of bulbs. I plant mine in groups of five, as they are large double or triple bulbs that create a beautiful display....
by Marde Ross | Sep 22, 2012 | All Categories, Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs
Daffodils do not face threats from rodents and deer, making them a safe and reliable choice for gardens. However, other bulbs like Tulips and Gladioli are vulnerable to certain pests. Gardeners need to know which pests to watch out for to protect their plants. Here...
by Marde Ross | Aug 3, 2012 | All Categories, Other Bulbs for Warm Climates
One of August’s most delightful surprises is the pink bloom of Naked Ladies, or Amaryllis Belladonna. In the spring, their green leaves emerge, but they quickly die back as summer arrives. Then, almost unexpectedly, the elegant stems begin to shoot up, adding...
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