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...
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,...
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...
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 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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