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
How do you keep squirrels from digging up bulbs?
Thee following articles should be of help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/protect-flower-bulbs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htm
A couple of notes. If you use the layers of sharp gravel, use 1.5 - 2 inches. If you use things like blood meal, hair or spray on deterrants, be aware that with time or rain, these become ineffective. We have found that live-trapping is a waste of time.
I planted hyacinths, daffodils and tulips in containers by my front porch. I'd like to refill the pots with summer flowers right now, but I'd also like to replant the bulbs next fall. What do I do with the bulbs while the leaves are dying away? There isn't room to bunk the summer flowers in front while the leaves die out behind which is what you'd do in a garden.
I advise customers to have two or more sets of pots. One on display, another growing, and in your case, one resting. This article might help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/care-of-tulip-bulbs-in-containers-in-the-winter.htm
What if one plants spring bulbs in June? Are they likely to grow?
The Following articles have a lot of information on spring bulbs:
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-plant-bulbs-in-the-south.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-store-bulbs-that-have-sprouted.htm
This link will take you to more bulb information:
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