Nature’s Journal

How to divide bulbs properly One of the features of bulbs that make them so attractive is the ability for the gardener to divide their bulb plants to produce new growth, share with friends, or just plant in different areas of the landscape. In addition, many bulb flowers become overgrown, and reducing the growth through dividing bulbs is the best way to get things back under control.  It is generally easy to tell when a planting of bulbs needs to be divided.  One sure sign is when a previously well blooming planting of bulbs has begun to provide only sparse blooms .  Most times the culprit is overcrowding , and the solution is to divide those bulbs.  Properly dividing the bulbs will reduce the overcrowding and allow the remaining bulbs to bloom for vibrantly. The techniques used to divide bulbs depend on the exact type of bulb to be divided.  There are actually five different types of bulb flowers – true bulbs , corms , ...

Popular types of bulb flowers Bulbs are among the most attractive, and easiest to care for, flowers in the garden.  A bulb garden in full bloom can be a wonderful, attractive sight for any gardener. Another great thing about bulbs is the sheer variety in which they come.  There are bulb plants to satisfy virtually any taste, and bulb plants come in a staggering variety of colors, sizes, shapes and textures.   Even within bulb families, there is quite a bit of variety.  The humble tulip , for instance, boasts a variety of different shaped blooms, from the traditional bell shaped to a number of more exotic varieties.  With all these varieties to choose from, finding just the right bulbs for your garden can be difficult.  We are, therefore, providing this guide to popular bulb flowers , including their optimum growing conditions.   Crocus Bulb Type: Corm Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade Water: Regular...

An Introduction to Bulb Flowers Just about every flower gardener will work with bulb plants at one time or another.  Bulbs are loved by gardeners for the ease with which they grow, their hardiness and the fact that they can bloom again and again for many consecutive seasons without the need to replant.  With all these advantages, it is no wonder that bulb plants are so popular among both new and experienced gardeners.   Choosing the right bulbs, however, is one thing that many beginning gardeners have trouble with.  After you develop and eye and feel for finding the best bulbs, however, you will be able to spot them from across the garden centre. When choosing bulbs for your garden, it is important to choose the firmest and largest bulbs.  The size of the bulb is important, since large bulbs are more likely to provide many blooms.  The firmness of the bulb is a good indication of its health, and bulbs that are s...