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The huge bulbs of hippeastrum already have the flowerbud inside, so they couldn't be simpler to grow. All you need to do is pot it up, water thoroughly and stand the hippeastrum in a well-lit place to enjoy its spectacular blooms. Hippeastrum bulbBulb

christmassy, I get all bulby! I also love being out in the garden with the kids. So what better way to enjoy my two great loves than to plant spring bulbs with my children?I'd definitely recommend writing with bulbs. Even tiny kids tend to recognise their own

Plant hippeastrum bulbs for spring displaysInsulate your greenhouse with bubble polythene for insulationVentilate greenhouses on warm, dry daysUse rainwater to keep the compost of potted azaleas constantly moistCheck fuel levels in paraffin and gas

Hi Everyone I'm a complete novice so if I'm asking a stupid question, sorry. I planted lots if bulbs and miraculously some have sprouted and are trying to flower. My question is after they have flowered what do you do with them ? I have a

I am trying for the second time to grow from bulbs Nerine Bowdenii,I know they should be planted  South facing  but I have a 3 foot wall there which causes shadows in the summer and the soil is usually damp,any other useful ideas on which part

Can anyone help please? I have too much soil on shown between my plants, and it requires endless weeding. What can I put in around my shrubs and bulbs to fill in the gaps? To go with purple and pink colours ideally.

all my spring bulbs are flowering now! how can i fill the gaps till  my summer plants come up? i have only borders and pots  where in the uk are you?this is very early.I could only suggest winter pansys.

Hi i was just wondoring what i am doing wrong.I planted onion sets about 6 weeks ago in raised borders full of topsoil and some of the bulbs are rotting dark brown and soft the leaves look healthy and are about a foot tall

A small bulb that develops above ground from a bud. Bulbils may be formed on the stem of auxiliary buds or in place of flowers. They drop off the parent plant and develop into new individuals in a process of asexual reproduction and dispersal.

Is it possible to plant alliums now? if so where can you buy the bulbs? Should have gone in the autumn-unlikely you will find bulbs now-you might find some pot grown specimens- but at a price-try the garden centre This time last year I purchased