Brent & Becky's Blog — bulb plants

Why Spring-Flowering Bulbs are Planted in Fall

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Oct 26, 2020

Just like Goldilocks trying out the bears’ porridge, bulbs have a preference for soil temperature—not too hot, not too cold, but just right! Here’s why spring-flowering bulbs are planted in fall.

The Best Companion Plants for Bulbs

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Oct 12, 2020

Weave bulbs into the fabric of your garden by selecting suitable companion plants!

What is ‘Lasagna Layering’?

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Sep 28, 2020

We’ve got bulbs on the menu today! Lasagna layering is a fun way to group different bulbs together.

Bulb Nutrition and How It Works

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Sep 01, 2020

Healthy soil helps your bulbs grow strong. Here's what to consider when choosing the products for your garden.

Companion Planting with Bulbs

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Jul 17, 2019

Companion Planting with Bulbs By: Brent Heath, Co-owner, Brent & Becky’s Right now in the garden, there are so many wonderful combinations of bulbs, perennials, and annuals that are just spectacular planted together—not just because they work well together visually, but also for the companion relationships they provide! Typically, different plants of different genera have somewhat different requirements and, when planted together in the same bed, those differences can often benefit each other! The Benefits of Companion Planting with Bulbs Now, combinations are fun because you get two things that bloom at a similar time that contrast or complement...