Brent & Becky's Blog — bulbs

Do Daffodils Spread?

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  As captivating as they are, it’s no wonder we’d all want more daffodils in our yards. They’re beautiful, come in a wide array of colors, and are pest-proof! However, is the only way to get more of these fabulous flowers by buying more bulbs to plant? Or do daffodils spread all on their own?   Will Daffodils Spread? Anyone who has ever planted a spreading plant, like lily-of-the-valley or creeping phlox, will know that these plants require little to no help in multiplying throughout our landscapes. In fact, they’re so good at it, our concern is more often not...

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Lilies

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  With large, showy blooms famous for their trumpet shapes and a dazzling array of colors, lilies are some of the most iconic flowers found in our gardens. Not to mention, they’re also some of the most diverse, with varieties of all shapes, colors, and sizes to fit any aesthetic.   How to Plant Lilies While most bulbs can be purchased in advance and kept in storage before planting, lilies are prone to drying out in storage. To prevent this, plan to purchase your lilies just before you expect to plant. Lilies need a good winter chill to produce big...

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When to Plant Bulbs

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After a long, harsh winter, there are very few things we look forward to more than the first signs of fresh life poking through our soil in spring. These jolly green sprouts usher in the warmer temperatures, and continue to do so throughout the season, in the depths of summer heat, right up until the arrival of autumn. However, in order to put on their spectacular season-long show, their planting must be as well-timed as the punchline of a joke.

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Bulb Resources for Inspiration

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If we were to ask you to describe us, we’d bet the first thing you’d think of would be “the bulb people”. It’s our hobby, it’s our job, and it’s our passion. Bulbs are a part of our everyday lives and if you love them as much as we do, then you’ll love these amazing resources we’ve found over the years that fuel our inspiration.

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Growing Lilies

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Very few flowers are as ubiquitously popular as the lily. They appear everywhere, in great number, in garden centers and backyards every spring season.  They have also been heavily featured in ancient tradition and even religious texts.

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