Category: Flower Bulbs
Flower bulbs are the core focus of our site, and for good reason. Planting flower bulbs at the correct time can provide long lasting vibrant color for your garden. The articles in this section focus on the great flowering bulb, corm, and tuber options for British gardeners. Tulips, daffodils, and crocus are some great choices for spring, and dahlias, lilies, and glads grow well in the summer. This section also features articles on the best methods for planting bulbs, when to do it, and what to do after the blooms wither. Our site also teaches you how to help your bulbs bloom year after year.
We also have tips for growing bulbs in pots, storing, and lifting bulbs. We also help you with the lily beetle, tulip fire, and other pest problems. For someone with no experience, the bulb planting calendar is a great place to start. It helps you know what should go in the ground and when, as timing is the most important thing when working with flower bulbs.
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Gladioli: Time to Give Them Another Look
As trends changed, gladioli lost popularity and grew associated with stiff rows of allotments and Dame Edna with a bunch of them on TV. Sadly, they remain a victim of a retro, poor reputation. A July bunch of gladioli all out, show stealing in all sorts of muted variations, with smoky purples and soft apricots,…
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Dahlias: The Crown Jewels of British Gardens
British gardening reaches its peak expression through well-maintained Dahlias Bulbs displays. Dahlia colours brighten British gardens during the mid-summer weeks leading up to their first frost. Mexican natives found their permanent place in UK gardens due to their boundless variation in size and colour throughout the growth periods. Getting Started with Dahlia Bulbs Dahlia plants…