Brent & Becky's Blog

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,...

Buying Bulbs Online By: Jay, Grin-eral Manager, Brent & Becky's Bulbs As any gardener knows, selecting the right bulbs is something that just can’t be done from sight alone. You need to touch them and feel them to be sure that you’re getting top-performers for your garden this year. And knowing this, how can it even be possible to buy bulbs online — where you’re unable to see the bulbs until they get to you? How can you be sure you’re getting a top-quality product if you can’t ensure it yourself? Here at Brent & Becky’s Bulbs, we pride ourselves...

How to Transplant Bulbs By: Brent, Co-Owner, Brent & Becky's Bulbs While some people can go their whole life without ever having to transplant their bulbs, there comes a time in many gardeners’ lives where the need becomes apparent. Sometimes over the years, our yards change and suddenly we can’t grow where we once could. Other times, our bulbs may be clumping well beyond our expectations and are in desperate need of division. Whatever your reason may be for transplanting, here’s our guide on how to do it.   Transplanting Bulbs The best time to dig up our spring-blooming bulbs...

How to Make Dahlias Last Longer By: Brent, Co-Owner, Brent & Becky's Bulbs It’s hard not to love dahlias. They’re incredibly beautiful and unique, not to mention they come in every color of the rainbow - even blue! They’re just one of those flowers that we simply can’t get enough of, and we love including them in our garden bed ideas, so we certainly want to prolong their presence in our lives as long as possible. Here’s how:   Grow in the Right Conditions If dahlias frequently go more than a week without moisture, they tend to dry out and...

  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...