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Potted Tubers

On 25/04/2013 in forum

Hi, l want to know, how to over winter potted tuber of Dahlia n other spring n summer flowering bulbs in the pot plz? is it ok to leave them in the garden as l haven,t got much of indoor space. Regards, Saj


How to plant irises

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Planting

Follow Rachel de Thame's video advice on planting irises, with tips on drainage, positioning and when to divide them.summerMore advice on growing irisesDividing irisesCreating an iris container displayDealing with iris leaf spotLayering bulbs in a


Spring Bulbs

On 14/05/2012 in forum

I have daffodils, tulips and other spring bulbs which are planted in containers and have now finished flowering.  The foliage is still green especially on the daffs.  I would now like to empty the pots for veg planting and some summer bedding plants


using bulbs as annuals in shade

On 21/02/2013 in forum

in early part of the year -yet the spring flowering bulbs reappear annually-well they do here anyway Not really sure Rick, are you talking about Spring bulbs or Summer ones? Yes, if you like, but snowdrops and anemone blanda grow in shade. Daffodils prefer


Rusty patches on Muscari Big Blue

On 06/06/2012 in forum

Muscari should be dying back now, so what is happening is probably quite normal. It'll be back next spring. Thanks for your reply but that is the smaller spring bulb I am refering to Muscari 'Big Blue' which is much bigger and flowers in late summer


When to plant spring bulbs

On 30/09/2012 in forum

I know its about the time to plant them.  I have some aliums and tulips, but with the weird weather we have had everything seems very late in flowering, so I have summer flowers, like geraniums, gazanias, coleus where I want the bulbs


Summer and Winter Planting Advice

On 27/08/2012 in forum

Hello everyone, im just here to get some advice on planting. I'm wanting to have half barrel wooden planters in my front garden. I'm wanting to put into each planter winter bulbs and summer seeds so i get flowers all year round. The winter bulbs i


A bulb for all seasons

On 08/03/2013 in forum

and then pots for summer, you can simply lift the spring bulbs after they've flowered and the folliage has died back, store them for autumn then plant your summer bulbs in the same pot. get plastic pots that fit inside your large one. Plant up one for spring


How to plant bulbs

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Seeds and bulbs

single variety, planted in large drifts.In damp areas, try planting snake's head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris), an early flowering bulb that looks stunning when naturalised in grass.Bulbs or corms, such as daffodils or crocusLawn-edging tool


Daffodils and Tulips - what to do as they fade?

On 08/05/2013 in forum

rim than is displayed. And a few yellow ones. I will look into it though.   I'm wondering if there are any further bulbs I could try to flower at the end of summer? Or is it best to wait until Autumn and plant bulbs like crocus and more daffs? Bst


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