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Spruce Up Your Spring: It’s Bulb-Planting Season!
Now's the time to spruce up your spring! If you want more spring color in your garden, plant spring bulbs today! It may sound strange... planting in fall for spring flowers, but bulbous plants need the winter dormant season to grow roots to support their big, beautiful blooms in the spring. Popular Bulbs For Spring: Daffodils Hyacinths Crocus Ornamental Alliums Tulips Grape Hyacinths Amaryllis Fritillaria Scilla There are lots of other spring bulbs that you could also plant, but these are the most popular and available ones. Select bulbs that are firm and free of mold. Generally the bigger the bulb, the bigger the flowers. The best time to plant bulbs is just before the first frost, or just before you know it's going to turn cold. This really depends on the climate zone you live in and can be different for different plants. Check with your local nursery or garden center for exact planting times for your specific location. Planting Spring Bulbs When [...]