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Planting, Growing and Caring for Peonies in California

Planting, Growing and Caring for Peonies in California

by Marde Ross | May 3, 2012 | All Categories, Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs, Peonies

Selecting Sites for Peonies One of the most important thing about planting peonies is that need to be sited in well draining soil. They do not like to have wet feet. They need to be planted in filtered shade in warm climates, if possible, as they will not bloom in...
Growing and Harvesting Saffron from Crocus Sativus

Growing and Harvesting Saffron from Crocus Sativus

by Marde Ross | Nov 15, 2011 | Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs, Saffron Crocus - Crocus Sativus

Most saffron require cold to bloom prolifically and beautifully each year. But there is another crocus which has been around for a long time and which has much different needs and conditions to produce both beauty and a useful product – that expensive spice,...
10 Tips for Planting and Growing Tulips

10 Tips for Planting and Growing Tulips

by Marde Ross | Aug 22, 2011 | Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs, Tulips

Before any preparation begins when growing tulips, the bulbs most be refrigerated for 6-8 weeks in warm climates. The temperature should be around 45 degrees. Take care not to place any apples near them in the cooler. Do not freeze them! Here Are 10 Steps To Follow...
10 Tips for Planting and Growing Peonies

10 Tips for Planting and Growing Peonies

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...
10 Tips for Planting and Growing Daffodils

10 Tips for Planting and Growing Daffodils

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...

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