Article: Race is on to keep bulbs with mercury out of waste stream ; Ecomaine will monitor recycling efforts closely as Mainers begin discarding millions of the bulbs.

Article: Fall's Forgotten Bulbs; It's Not Too Late to Sneak Them Into the Ground
The Washington Post;  February 11, 1993 ;     689 words ......discovered the bag of spring-flowering bulbs you bought on impulse last September then...careless as to forget the maxim: To have bulbs bloom in the spring you must get them into...the ground at this late, late date, the bulbs of winter aconites, crocuses, daffodils...

Article: ENJOY WINTER WONDERLAND WITH BULBS
Evening News - Scotland;  September 4, 1999 ;     700+ words ......you still afford to force a few flower bulbs in time for Christmas? There is nothing...Research Centre. The fact is, after the bulbs have been lifted from the fields in summer...be stimulated or retarded by storing the bulbs at different temperatures. Interestingly...

Article: Plant in right spot to get most from your bulbs
Chicago Sun-Times;  October 3, 2004 ;     403 words ...Bulbs prefer a site that receives moisture in spring but remains dry in summer while they are dormant. They will rot in excessively wet soil, so keep this in mind when adding bulbs to your home garden. Hardy bulbs deserve more use in Midwest gardens. They add versatility in color, flower form and fragrance. ...

Article: 83,000 bulbs to blanket Lisle's arboretum in vivid colors.(Neighbor)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  April 15, 2002 ;     700+ words ......Herald Correspondent Planting 83,000 flower bulbs is no easy task. But that's exactly what...2000 about filling a large meadow with bulbs, both Barber and Winans were among the...with white and red-orange cups. All the bulbs were planted in drifts that add beauty...

Article: Buried treasure; Bulbs a bright idea for garden.(Entertainment)
The Saturday Star (South Africa);  April 25, 2009 ;     647 words ...Spring-flowering bulbs provide the garden with a touch of magic...much when you buy them, but those little bulbs hold the promise of glorious blooms as...now is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. Remember that tulips, however, should...

Article: Gardening: Plant bulbs now for spring blooms.(Features)
The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland);  October 14, 2000 ;     615 words ......haven't bought and planted your spring bulbs yet, don't wait any longer - because the...effect you want. Many people love to see bulbs emerging through lawns in spring - and...backdrop, as do golden winter aconites. Other bulbs which love moist and shady conditions include...

Article: Plant bulbs correctly and watch them grow.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  October 3, 2002 ;     513 words ...Q. Is now the time to plant bulbs? How deep should they go, and should...indeed, time to plant spring-blooming bulbs, in spite of the hot weather. If you...beds and plant the right selection of bulbs at the correct depth, you can enjoy a...

Article: IF SPRING BULBS FAILED, FIND WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM.(HOME)
The Virginian Pilot;  June 1, 1997 ;     460 words ...Byline: ROBERT STIFFLER IF YOUR BULBS failed this sping, now is the time of year to figure out why. Few plants are more dependable than Dutch bulbs, but failures do occur. The most reliable bulbs are daffodils. They're poisonous to squirrels, raccoons...

Article: Healthy bulbs, planted properly, will improve your garden in spring
Chicago Sun-Times;  October 6, 2002 ;     478 words ...Hardy bulbs deserve more use in Midwest gardens. They add versatility...fragrance and flower form. With careful planning, these bulbs will flower from early spring through autumn. HEALTHY BULBS. Make sure bulbs are plump and firm, not dried and shriveled...

Article: Plant bulbs now for better flowers later
Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque);  October 14, 2007 ;     338 words ...All bulbs are not created equal. The better the bulb...get next spring. No matter what kinds of bulbs you are buying, first check their health...The second thing to look for when buying bulbs is size. We gardeners are usually after the...

Article: Get Next Year's Garden Bulbs Early
AP Online;  June 16, 1999 ;     700+ words ...GEORGE BRIA AP Online 06-16-1999 Get Next Year's Garden Bulbs Early POUND RIDGE, N.Y. (AP) -- Just as spring bulbs are at their flowering zenith, catalogs rain down on us offering next year's bulbs. Talk about deja vu. But there's method in the madness...

Article: Bulbs in fall yield beauty in spring.(Arts and Lifestyle)
The Boston Herald;  September 30, 2001 ;     477 words ...Bulbs are miraculous, almost foolproof additions to the garden...as they are, some gardeners don't get the best from their bulbs. If you're one of them, check this list before planting. - BUYING: Always choose top-sized bulbs. They're more expensive, but worth every penny. The biggest...

Article: Bulbs in Containers; Bringing Spring to the Patio and Balcony
The Washington Post;  November 7, 1996 ;     700+ words ...Cultivating spring-flowering bulbs in containers outdoors is a splendid...balconies or have small, shady patios, bulbs in pots will bring all the gaiety and...every square inch of bed in the yard. And bulbs in containers have another advantage...

Article: Putting bulbs to bed
Jerusalem Post;  October 31, 2003 ;     555 words ......Jerusalem Post 10-31-2003 Headline: Putting bulbs to bed Byline: HARRY KLEINFELD Edition...Features Page: 45 Friday, October 31, 2003 -- Bulbs are beautiful, exotic, colorful, and often...be happily hooked for years. Plant many bulbs together and you will have a dramatic yield...