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Planting Companions for Bulbs

October 20, 2011 Posted by admin under Bulbs
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One of my favorite ways of using bulbs is to create a carpet of color under a tree or shrub. Miniature drifts of bluebells in May, a golden stretch of aconites in winter, or for autumn a lilac haze of autumn crocus or colchicum, all look splendid and can introduce an extra season of color…

Selecting Bulbs: A Few Simple Guidelines to Assure a Grand Return on Your Investment

October 14, 2011 Posted by admin under Bulbs
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What would spring be like without the cheerful blooms of bulbs such as daffodils and tulips? If you want your garden to be awash with color in a few months time, now is the time to buy some bulbs for next year’s display. When choosing spring-flowering bulbs, select the best of the bunch, and expect…

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