by Marde Ross | Dec 18, 2011 | Daffodils, Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs
Fighting gophers on my property not a problem because most of my plantings are not tasty to the gophers. I still have a big population of them. I think the family of owls that I discovered this summer has helped to reduce their numbers. Just yesterday though, I...
by Marde Ross | Aug 22, 2011 | Daffodils, Other Bulbs for Warm Climates, Peonies, Tulips
Buying cheap bulbs will lead to disappointing results. One year I took pictures of all of my daffodil bulbs 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 rather than the largest that...
by Marde Ross | Aug 20, 2011 | Daffodils, Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs
One Dig down about 9 inches to prepare the soil for growing daffodils. Make each hole large enough for 5-7 bulbs, depending on your design. Avoid straight lines unless you want a more formal look. I stagger my daffodils on hillsides to create a natural effect. Two Add...
by Marde Ross | Aug 11, 2011 | Daffodils
Daffodils come in a remarkable variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Their bloom times vary depending on the climate. In warmer regions, daffodils bloom in a compressed season. In colder climates, the season stretches out, with blooms appearing early, mid, and late in...
by Marde Ross | Jun 9, 2011 | Daffodils
The Golden Dawn daffodil, a hybrid wonder, results from the cross-breeding of Paper White Narcissus, Pheasant’s Eye, and Jonquil. Hardy and fragrant, it blooms in beautiful clusters, making it a standout choice for California gardens. Golden Dawn is a multi-stemmed,...
by Marde Ross | Jun 6, 2011 | Daffodils
Create your own Daffodil Hill. The best kind of setting for a planting of daffodils is a hillside or undulating land or meadow. The slope of a hillside immediately removes the threat of poor drainage. Poor drainage often results rotting bulbs even in rocky, clay soil....
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