10 Frequently Asked Questions On Planting Tulip Bulbs
1. What are the best types of tulips to plant?Many of the hybrid (grown and bred) tulips that came from Holland or from one of the Holland tulip festivals are some of the best. You can plant beauties such as Red Emperor, Florentine, or other varieties of both single and double blooming flowers. For more specific information regarding what types you will have to check which USDA hardiness zone you live in. A zone map will tell you how cold of a temperature the ground in your geographical area drops to during...
Tulip Care: Your Garden's Priority
Tulip care during the growing season is a concern of many tulip gardeners. After all, you've invested money and time in planting new bulbs in the fall. You've fertilized and watered the garden after planting. Now, spring is unfolding and you want to make sure that you get to see the flowers you worked so hard to cultivate. You should take to properly care for your tulips, before, during, and after the growing season. Read this article to know how to take care of tulips in your garden.Tulip flowers are a har...
Improve the Look of Your Outdoor Storage Shed: Use Planters and Gardens
Do you have a metal storage shed on your property that just doesn't look right next to your home? If you do, perhaps it is time for you to dress it up a bit. That means you're going to make it look a bit "homey" rather than being something that looks like it's all about business. You're going to make it blend better. And the way you're going to do that is through using planters and gardens. However, you have to be careful as to what flowers you use in your planters and gardens because a lot of heat accumul...
Choosing the Right Garden Fencing for Your Yard
Garden fencing comes in all shapes and sizes. The type that is right for you will depend on a variety of factors, including your own personal tastes. Here are a few of the different types to help you make your decision.Picket Fences -- These are wooden fences that provide a classic, historic design around your home. The typical picket fence is painted white and made up of "pickets" that are evenly spaced (anywhere from an inch to several inches). The standard style uses a single piece of straight wood for e...
Tips In Making An Organic Tomato Garden
Because of its vitamin A content and its versatility in the kitchen, tomatoes are favored by many people. Having one in the backyard garden where you can easily have what you need in the kitchen and be assured it is free from harmful fertilizers and pesticides is now a trend. The following ideas will show you how to make an organic tomato garden.First, have a compost area or a bin where you can make your own compost. From the kitchen waste, paper products, and garden waste compost can be produced. This help...
Buying Garden Seeds
Some people think that all garden seeds are alike and that how you store and use them is not really important. However, if you want to be a truly successful gardener you have to pay attention to the quality of the garden seeds you buy, how you store them and how and when you use them. All of the top nurseries and gardeners pay particular attention to where they buy their garden seeds from and how they take care of them.The number one rule when buying garden seeds is to buy good quality seeds. You can, if yo...