Time to Plan Your Garden for Fall, Winter and Spring Color
August 26, 2008
September will shortly be here and it is the time to plant bulbs for Spring color. Bulbs that are at the garden shops now and are ready to plant in September include anemones, crocus and other tiny bulbs. The larger bulbs can be purchased now, but October and November will be the appropriate time to put them in the ground. Take a walk around your yard and select the spots where flowers will brighten the landscape.
Plant the bulbs in a depth of 3-4 times the bulb's height and with the pointed end up. (I always have a time figuring out the "pointed side of ranunculus. These are best planted in November and give bright, splashy color in the early springtime.) If you are bothered with animals that dig (Gophers, Squirrels, etc.), you can surround the bulbs with screen and sprinkle cayenne pepper on the ground after planting and watering in the bulbs.
Bulbs can also be planted in containers. Place pots in the sun for growth. I have a friend who always puts bulbs with her potted roses, dwarf lemon trees, etc. These pots can add wonderful color to a patio.
Taking the time now to plan a colorful garden will give you much pleasure in the future.
September will shortly be here and it is the time to plant bulbs for Spring color. Bulbs that are at the garden shops now and are ready to plant in September include anemones, crocus and other tiny bulbs. The larger bulbs can be purchased now, but October and November will be the appropriate time to put them in the ground. Take a walk around your yard and select the spots where flowers will brighten the landscape.
Plant the bulbs in a depth of 3-4 times the bulb's height and with the pointed end up. (I always have a time figuring out the "pointed side of ranunculus. These are best planted in November and give bright, splashy color in the early springtime.) If you are bothered with animals that dig (Gophers, Squirrels, etc.), you can surround the bulbs with screen and sprinkle cayenne pepper on the ground after planting and watering in the bulbs.
Bulbs can also be planted in containers. Place pots in the sun for growth. I have a friend who always puts bulbs with her potted roses, dwarf lemon trees, etc. These pots can add wonderful color to a patio.
Taking the time now to plan a colorful garden will give you much pleasure in the future.
posted by shirley harry at 7:55 AM
2 Comments:
Very good post about flower bulbs.
Thank you.
Cor Heemskerk
TonsofTulips.com
Very good blog about planting flower bulbs.
Thank you,
Cor Heemskerk
TonsofTulips.com
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