Brent & Becky's Blog — gardening tips

The Gardener’s Reading List: Our Favorite Books and Magazines

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Dec 21, 2020

One of our most cherished holiday activities is simply cuddling up with a good book. Here are some gardening books and magazines that will entertain and inspire you during the winter gardening lull.

How to Mark Your Fall Bulbs After Planting

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Dec 02, 2020

From golf tees to flowers with winter leaves, you have many aesthetically pleasing options for marking where you plant your fall bulbs. Get your menu of options right here!

Earth-Friendly Bulb Growing Practices

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Nov 16, 2020

Chemical use in gardening is not environmentally friendly, plus bulbs don’t often don’t respond well to them. Gardening in an environmentally friendly way is just one way to give back to Mother Nature. While you may already incorporate some sustainable practices into your gardening, perhaps some of these tips will inspire you to take your earth-friendly habits to the next level! Avoid Chemicals There are a lot of “easy” chemical solutions to gardening. But easy doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do! Chemical use in gardening is not environmentally friendly, plus bulbs don’t often don’t respond well...

How to Plant Bulbs for Staggered Blooming

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Sep 14, 2020

Flowers are like the icing on a cake, adding the perfect finishing touch to your garden. Here are our picks for bulbs that bloom in succession!

What’s Your Spring Bulb Personality?

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Sep 07, 2020

Every flower has its own personality. Find out what you have in common with your favorite fall bulbs!