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  • What does the term "Hardy Bulb" mean?

    Hardy bulbs can be described as bulbs that can be left in the ground safely all year around. Heavy frost and freezing of the soil around the bulbs will not harm a hardy bulb. Many fall planted bulbs are hardy bulbs. The most familiar of these bulbs would be tulips , crocus, daffodils and hyacinths. All...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 07-31-2008

  • What is the difference between a corm and a bulb?

    The term bulb is commonly used for corms, rhizomes, and tubers. The true bulb can be described as a sphere like structure that has dry, scale type leaves around the structure. The scales are attached at the base of the bulb. Roots arise from this base. Tulips and Lilies are examples of true bulbs. Corms...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 07-27-2008

  • How to grow Amaryllis bulbs

    Amaryllis is known for it's large flowers that look exotic and dangerous and yet they are the easiest bulbs to bring to bloom. They can be planted indoors and/or outdoors. There are many varieties and their colors can be in shades of red, white, pink, orange and salmon and some are striped or variegated...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-08-2008

  • Can I plant in March?

    For those of us in cold climates, February with it's warmer days causes itchy planting fingers. We start thinking about what we want to plant in our gardens. The earlier we can plant the better. You do need to wait until after the last frost which in some areas can be March and some can be as late...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-07-2008

  • Water Saving Plants

    As we all know, watering is a vital part to gardening. Plants need just the right amount of water to stay healthy. Too much, or too little can be harmful to the plants. It is not always easy to stay on top of watering, especially if you live in an area that is experiencing a drought. There are many things...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-31-2008

  • My tulips have quit blooming, what care is best for them?

    The tulip flower has faded, the plant leaves look a little ragged, and after the show they just put on, I want to make sure they will put on their spectacular blooms next year, so what is the best way to insure more great blooms next spring? A great question about a great plant! First of all, tulips...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 01-23-2008
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