by Marde Ross | Dec 18, 2011 | Daffodils, Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs
Although most of the plantings on my property are not tasty to the gopher, I still have a big population. I think the family of owls that I discovered this summer has helped to reduce their numbers, just yesterday, I noticed a grouping of new holes with the soil...
by Marde Ross | Dec 18, 2011 | Daffodils, Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs
Although most of the plantings on my property are not tasty to the gopher, I still have a big population. I think the family of owls that I discovered this summer has helped to reduce their numbers, just yesterday, I noticed a grouping of new holes with the soil...
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 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...
by Marde Ross | Jun 9, 2011 | Daffodils
This hybridized wonder comes from the hybridization of Paper White Narcissus, Pheasant’s Eye and Jonquil and is a hardy, fragrant, multi-stemmed daffodil that is sure to be a success in your California garden. Lucy Tolmach, director of horticulture at Filoli...
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