So, this year’s bulb garden didn’t exactly turn out like the Pinterest board, did it? Maybe the tulips bloomed two weeks too early, the daffodils looked like they’d seen better days, or your crocuses came up in weird, random patches that made the yard look like a botanical accident. You probably had high hopes in…
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6 Flower Beds That Benefit From Fall Re-Edging
Fall isn’t just for pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and leaf piles—it’s also one of the most underrated times to give your garden some serious love. When most people are packing up their tools and saying goodbye to summer blooms, smart gardeners are out there redefining their flower beds—literally. Re-edging in the fall does more than…
12 Bulbs to Pre-Chill Before Planting
Picture this: it’s the first crisp day of spring, and your garden is bursting with colorful blooms that look like something straight out of a fairytale. But here’s the secret that seasoned gardeners don’t always tell you—those jaw-dropping tulips and daffodils didn’t just wake up one morning and decide to bloom. Nope, they were tricked…
Why Some Bulbs Fail if Planted Too Late in Fall
As the leaves start to fall, fall bulb planting promises a burst of color come spring. But timing is everything. If the air is getting crisp, you may be running out of time. Many gardeners assume they can plant bulbs right up until the ground freezes, but late planting often dooms bulbs before they ever…