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Lilies: A Comprehensive Botanical Guide
Discover the vast and vibrant world of lilies, one of the most cherished and diverse flower groups among gardeners, landscapers and, of course, florists. This article will guide you through...
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Spring Bulb Guide: Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs
To better determine when to plant spring bulbs, there are a few factors to consider that can help ensure a successful and beautiful bloom. First of all, it's important to...
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Moving and Dividing Daffodils
Overcrowding, a decline in bloom quality, or just a desire for an exciting new garden design -“ there are many reasons to need to move and divide daffodils. Moving and...
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Off with their heads: Why our growers top tulips
It's not a common practice among most gardeners: growing big, beautiful tulips only to lop off their blooms. But for Dutch tulip growers, topping tulips makes sense - by removing...
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Begonia: 2016's Summer Bulb of the Year
iBulb, a company dedicated to promoting the flower bulb market, names an annual summer bulb - and this year's winner isn't a bulb at all! Begonias are actually tubers, which...
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Irises - Perfect For Fall Planting!
With looks to rival the beauty of the rainbow-riding Greek messenger of the gods it's named after, and a spectrum of colors to dwarf the rainbow itself, the iris flower...
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All About Alliums
Alliums are one of our favorite flowers with their dramatic stalks growing up to five feet high and spheres of brilliant purple, blue or white flowers crowning the top. They...
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Wish You Were Here - Tulips in Breezand
Did you know that tulips were responsible for the first recorded market bubble? Or that they don't originate from Holland? Tulips actually aren't native to Europe - they are believed...
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Spring bulbs for every stage of spring
"Spring is nature's way of saying, let's party!" - Robin Williams While nature gets busy redecorating the world, you may be trying to remember what you planted, and where. Chances...
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Wish You Were Here: Breezand's daffodil fields
Have you ever wondered where our daffodil bulbs originate? They're grown in Breezand, a village in the Dutch province of North Holland! We've been working with the best growers and...
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Naturalizing with daffodils
Ever a visual delight, daffodils are colorful and carefree, and a wonderful choice for naturalized gardens. Naturalizing with daffodils doesn't just beautify the landscape, it also ensures the color and...
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Steps to Repeat Amaryllis blooms
Not all good things must come to an end... Take the Amaryllis, for example. These extravagant plants are popular holiday displays, whether it's the delicate flowers of the miniatures or...
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More Bloom for Your Bulb Buck
I hate to admit it, but I'm the very definition of a cheapskate. I'm always on the hunt for a bargain... I want to get the best deal. But price...
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Southern Pleasures
Just because you live way down south in Dixie doesn't mean you have to forego the delight of spring-blooming bulbs. There are many varieties of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other...
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How to Grow Caladiums
Caladiums are tropical plants loved for their beautiful, heart-shaped leaves. Caladium leaves come in vibrant hues, including red, white and green. Caladiums can grow up to 4 feet tall and...
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My Bulbs are Going to Pot(s)
This year, for the first in many, I don’t have a yard in which to putter. I sold my house and have taken residence in a small apartment. But you...
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Bulbs and Bareroots, Explained
We’re sure you’ve heard all these terms before, but the differences between them can be a bit confusing. So let’s talk about which is which, and what the differences are....