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Fall Bulb Planting Primer

Here it is the middle of summer and I am writing about fall bulb planting! Well really it is not to early to start thinking about planting bulbs for next springs garden. Most of the major bulb companies have already sent out their Fall Bulb Catalogs. In fact you should start seeing bulbs for fall planting in a couple of weeks at your local garden centers. Daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, anemones, crocus, and asiatic lilies should all be planted in early October for a smashing display next spring. By ordering early you will be able to get the varieties you want before they are sold out. The bulb company will ship them at the proper time for planting in your area.

One of my favorite tulip blends for a truley eye catching display is Stop The Car

One of my favorite tulip blends for a truly eye catching display is Stop The Car

This is a great time to start planning the Spring Garden. You should take some walks around the garden and note where there are nooks and crannies that you can tuck some bulbs into.  Next look and see if there would be a good spot to plant a new bulb bed. Always carry a notebook and a digital camera is also a great added tool for these walks as well. Take your time and be sure to note the plants that are already growing in the area especially perennials. A lot of times early flowering bulbs can be planted in amongst the perennials so that as the bulbs are fading the perennials will be emerging and help cover the foliage of the bulbs till it is dried and be cut off. This will make for a much more attractive garden in the spring .

Remember it is easy to get carried away while looking through catalogs so do not go too overboard. While bulb planting is not hard, remember that there will be time involved in preparing the beds as well as uncertain weather to contended with. You can easily plant a few hundred tulips in a fall afternoon with very little effort. Planting a few thousand bulbs well that may be a different story!

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1 All About Fall-Planted Bulbs { 09.21.08 at 10:40 am }

[...] Fall Bulb Planting Primer — Glenns Garden Fall Bulb Planting Primer by admin Here it is the middle of summer and I am writing about fall bulb planting. Most of the major bulb companies have already sent out their Fall Bulb Catalogs. A lot of times early flowering bulbs can be planted in amongst the perennials so that as the bulbs are fading the perennials will be emerging and help cover the foliage of the bulbs till it is dried and be cut… [...]

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