The days are getting noticeably longer, so I am reasonably optimistic about the prospect of spring weather arriving sometime soon. So optimistic that I believe that there may actually be a mornin...
Growing Tulip Bulbs
Tulips are the gardener’s pot of gold
Remember your old “magic set” and the wonderfully colored brews you mixed? And the surprises, and the fun?
Spring gardening...
How to plant Tulips
September is the time to plant spring blooming bulbs. Tulips, Daffodils or Narcissus, Grape Hyacinths, Squill and Crocuses are the ones that grow well in Central Alberta. These bulbs need to be ...
Secrets of Cut Tulips
Although the outdoor landscape may be bleak right now, the greenhouse industry has found a way to bring spring into our homes. And that’s by fooling tulips and other spring flowers into blo...
How to plant a garden bulb – Tulips, Daffodils, Lily, etc
Although bulbs, corms and tubers carry their own food supply it is only good for one year at most and if you wish to have flowers year after year it is essential that they should be well fed. Thi...
Splitting Perennials
A perennial plant dies back to the ground every fall and grows from existing roots each spring. The longevity of each perennial differs with some being as short as 3 years while others last over...
Flower Problems Questions with Answers
Problems with Flowers
Roses Bulbs and corms Dahlias Heathers Shrubs and conifers Bedding plants Herbaceous borders Sweet peas Hanging baskets Tubs and similar containers(a) ROSES
Planting flower bulbs
Ornamental bulb plants, commonly known as flower bulbs, are charming plants that are admired by gardeners. They owe their popularity to their vivid colours and the magnificent scents they excrete...
Deer Proof Bulbs
Deer Proof Bulbs
Why give up on planting bulbs just because you share your yard with hungry deer? There’s nothing as uplifting as looking at a dazzling display of flowers in spring. And eve...
Garden Designs for Bulbs
Bulb Color
Choosing color schemes for bulbs is not different from choosing color schemes for your house or your clothing. The same rules apply. In fact, the garden can be seen as an extension of ...