NORTHERN GARDENING TIPS: GET BULBS IN BEFORE HALLOWEEN

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  October 10, 2006 ;     579 words ......deep. These fall planted bulbs usually thrive, but there...problem might be that the bulbs stayed in warm house all winter. Like many bulbs, hyacinths need cool temperatures...Begin with strong, sound bulbs planted after the heat of summer...compost or peat moss, as bulbs ...

IN THE GARDEN BEAUTIFUL BULBS LIGHT UP YOUR YARD.(U)

Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  October 21, 2006 ;     442 words ......into bloom of the 7 million bulbs planted there. The park was conceived...years ago to showcase Holland's bulbs -- and especially its tulips...early spring by planting now. Bulbs should be selected as soon...firmest, most blemish-free bulbs available. If you live in the...

Flowering bulbs put a spring in yards

Herald News, The (Joliet, IL);  October 3, 2007 ;     518 words ......The colorful flowers of bulbs are the first to bring life...landscape doesn't have any bulbs, it needs some. They are...dug up your newly-planted bulbs in the past, put a screen...frozen ground and get them in. Bulbs planted on time will grow roots this fall. Bulbs planted too ...

Our daffodils just keep on growing! BULBS: Children help create a charity...

Coventry Evening Telegraph (England);  December 14, 2007 ;     375 words ......to plant a whopping 10,000 bulbs at Stockingford Recreation...And the massive amount of bulbs planted at the park - along with...year they planted 27,000 bulbs. Kevin Smart, head teacher...understand it. Last year, when the bulbs came up, they were astonished...Gardens both have one million ...

Lesser-known bulbs thrive in Midwest gardens.(Home & Garden)

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  October 14, 2001 ;     400 words ......fragrant blossoms of hardy bulbs planted in fall, they are Stars of...Ornithogalum umbellatum). My bulbs quickly made themselves at...front yard. Mention spring bulbs, and most people think first...dozens of other, lesser-known bulbs that, like Star of Bethlehem...

THE SCENT OF SUMMER LILY BULBS PLANTED NOW WILL GIVE YOU A SEASON OF...

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);  February 24, 2000 ;     700+ words ......with seed packets and put out box upon box of summer bulbs. As the daffodils begin to bloom, it's time to dig deeply...Lilies are hard to beat for flamboyance in the garden. Bulbs planted now will provide a stunning summer show in the ground...now, and now is when you'll find the best selection of ...

Students plant bulbs for learning project

Dayton Daily News;  November 16, 2006 ;     377 words ......alive with more than 500 Dutch bulbs planted last month. Tulips, daffodils...the Kids Growing with Dutch Bulbs grant program, administered...The program awards 200 Dutch bulbs to qualifying schools. Reese...total planting to more than 500 bulbs. In addition to Mad River Middle...

Bulbs planted in Field of Hope.(News)

Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England);  November 7, 2003 ;     35 words ...GROUNDWORK Wirral and Ellesmere Port and Neston council have teamed up with Marie Curie Cancer Care to create a Field of Hope at The Ropewalk Park, Parkgate. More than 5,000 bulbs will be planted between 11 am -1pm tomorrow.

Now is the best time to plant spring bulbs

Antioch Review (IL);  November 2, 2006 ;     628 words ......or any number of bulbs we plant in the...spring-flowering bulbs deliver. It's amazing...of us afflict on bulbs that they do so...still time to get bulbs planted, but don't delay...spring-flowering bulbs must be planted...interest of providing bulbs ideal conditions...as you ...

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. ...

Spring greetings Early-blooming bulbs set in graphic arrangements make a...

The Gazette;  October 7, 2004 ;     700+ words ......to plan a spring surprise. Bulbs planted this fall will splash spring...and passers-by. People use bulbs to spell out names and make...patterns," she said. Other bulbs can be slipped under the turf...naturalizing bulb," she said. Planting bulbs has been a tradition since...

GARDENING: Home-grown hyacinths are vibrant gift; BOB WILLARD, general...

The Birmingham Post (England);  August 23, 2008 ;     525 words ......A container of hyacinth bulbs, planted by you, also make a lovely...Hyacinths are also ideal bulbs for children to plant up...gloves whilst handling the bulbs as some children can get rashes. Planting up bulbs is a super introduction...

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...

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...

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...