Brent & Becky's Blog — garden care

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...

Care & Maintenance of Summer-Flowering Bulbs & Perennials  By: Brent Heath, Co-owner, Brent & Becky’s   We’re in the peak of summer blooming right now, and you may be beginning to wonder what to do with your summer flowers when they are finished blooming. Well, to make it a little simpler, let’s walk through some of the most common bulbs and perennials and discuss what we can do to make the most of them this year and for years to come!   Agastache Also known as Mexican Hyssop, Agastache is a fantastic pollinator plant, drawing in many different pollinators to the...

Growing Irises By: Brent, Co-Owner, Brent & Becky's Bulbs The iris is a classic, statement-making show-off that’s hard to beat—it’s no wonder it’s been a garden favorite for centuries. This old-fashioned beauty’s bold blooms contrast with its architectural, sword-like, sturdy foliage. The name “iris” originates from the Greek word for “rainbow,” which speaks to the many color varieties available. With a wide range of colors, irises make excellent choices for nearly every garden.   Iris Rhizomes Many of the gorgeous flowers in your garden began as seeds. However, some gardeners choose to grow their favorite flowers from bulbs, tubers, and...

Watering & Irrigation By: Brent, Co-Owner, Brent & Becky's Bulbs As every gardener well knows, growing plants is a complex balance of elements that come together to create the biological beauty of life. Without water, that whole process would fall short! Here are our best tips and techniques for irrigation to keep your garden healthy and bright this season:   How Much to Water In the world of gardening, no practices are entirely universal—and watering is no exception. Depending on the individual plants in your garden, their needs will vary and can be heavily influenced by their soil conditions, climate,...

  Mulching might not be as fun or colorful of a topic as our favorite bulbs and blooms, but it’s an important tool to make sure that our gardens are looking their best, full of healthy plants and bulbs that are given their ideal conditions to shine! Mulching has tons of advantages and is as simple as sprinkling a layer of protective material on the ground around your plants, masking the soil. The benefits are far more complicated and involved, and for all of the work involved, mulching is more than worth its weight to your garden and plants -...