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Dig, Drop, Done – Think Spring Flowers is February

Dig, Drop, Done – Think Spring Flowers is February

This post brought to you by Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done.. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you love the gorgeous flowers and their wonderful springtime colors? It’s only February midlife woman, have you lost your mind? DigDropDone.com ignited the spring garden planning idea for me. The onset of February truly is time to begin planning that spring garden. I found the information about bulbs to be fascinating and more importantly, quite doable with little more than planning and water. A flower bulb is a marvelous self-contained bundle that transforms into a brilliant, colorful bloom. Within the bulb is practically everything the flower needs to grow and bloom! In laywoman terms, a bulb contains baby flower bud, leaves, roots, stem and food supply. Place it in the ground at the right season, offer up a liberal amount of water as required, and tah da beautiful flowers soon follow! Dig, Drop, Done provides all the information you need to grow breathtaking...

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Steps To Success With Bulbs

Steps To Success With Bulbs

As the days draw shorter and the nights cool down, it’s time to get ready for the fall bulb planting ritual. The best time to plant spring bulbs depends on where you live. Ideally, wait until the soil temperature is below 60°F. As a general guide, plant in September through early October if you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 or 5; October to early November in zones 6 or 7; and November to early December in zones 8 and 9. In mild winter regions, you can give the bulbs their required cold treatment by placing them in the refrigerator for 8 to 10 weeks in the fall. Then plant them in late December to early January. Plant a variety of bulbs to extend the flowering season. In addition to daffodils and tulips, include some early-flowering bulbs – such as grape hyacinths, crocuses, snowdrops and scilla – to herald the start of spring. Late-flowering alliums will continue the show...

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