I just cut the almost dead leaves off and took the bulb out of the dirt. I have put it in a dry place to dry out, but I don't know what to to about the roots. Do I cut them off? I live in the Florida Keys, so I will have to put them in the fridge when they get dry. Please let me know about the roots.
How long does it take after pre-chilling for a bulb to come into flower? I need some flower stems in February, so if I pre-chill from now till mid-Dec, when am I likely to see blooms?
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/forcing-bulbs.htm
It varies. It really just depends on conditions. A good rule of thumb is to plan on 6 weeks from starting the bulbs. But if you need them on a certain date, I would start a few every week in succession, planning for 8-4 weeks.
How to take care of bulb plants that were supposed to be for outside but are not.
This article will help you with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm
But, just so you know, you can plant spring blooming bulbs up until the time the ground freezes. They don't mind at all.
We've bought a new house and will be moving at the end of December/beginning of January. I have many bulbs planted around my house, and I'm wondering the best way to move them. I live in a 5/6 zone. I won't be able to plant them in the ground right away. What would be the best way to store them until I can replant the bulbs?
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm
I have the running Bermuda (??) grass in my flower beds. I have dug, sprayed and pulled, but it keeps coming back. There are some places I can't spray because of flower bulbs. Can you tell me something I can use that won't hurt my bulbs?
Unfortunately, there's little else you can do other than hand pulling. You could try pouring boiling water on the areas where the Bermuda grass is growing, but this will kill whatever it comes into contact with, so you'll have to take care not to get the water on your bulb plants.
If I buy bulbs that are blooming now, can I plant them without harming them? I need color in my yard now, something that cold nights will not end their blooming season.
It should be ok to plant sprouted bulbs provided that you do so right away. Otherwise, they will require storage.
Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/is-it-too-late-to-plant-bulbs-when-to-plant-bulbs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-store-bulbs-that-have-sprouted.htm
I recently asked about moving bulbs due to construction. Now that I have them in pots and the leaves have dried, now what? Keep them in sun or shade? Keep them watered? Outside or basement?
I would place them in a cool, dark location like a garage or basement. If they're in the basement, check on them monthly to ensure they are not getting soft (rotting) due to moisture. Do not water them. This article will help with specific storage and planting info for spring bulbs (near bottom): https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm