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Conniekharris on
April 20, 2018
Lakeland, TN 38002Q.Digging up and replanting daffodils, lilies and iris
We are downsizing, leaving my garden I have built and worked in for 25 years! It is end of April in Memphis, TN. Can I dig up my GrandMothers and Mother's Iris, daffodils and lilies NOW and relocate to my son's homes till we find our "next really forever home????
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 22, 2018
Certified ExpertA.The best time to transplant is during dormancy. Each of these will go dormant at a different time. You can still attempt to transplant now, but they might not flower for a year or two. Most will survive other than this.
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Anonymous on
May 7, 2018Q.daffodils
I just received 8 daffodil bulbs. It is May in Missouri so it is not time to plant them until Fall. They are in a small paper bag. How do I keep them until planting time? In fridge, in plastic, in dark, etc.? I am a novice gardener who can follow directions, but without any intuitive gardening knowledge. Thanks for you help. . . . . . . Kae
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 7, 2018A.Keeping them in a dark, cool but dry area is suggested. I do store my daffodil and tulip bulbs in the fridge, in brown paper bags when I overbuy, though. You just want to make sure their not taking on any moisture that can cause them to rot. They can take on moisture and humidity in a hot shed or garage too and basements tend to be damp, so I prefer the fridge. This article may help:
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/curing-daffodil-bulbs.htm
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mrdottin on
May 16, 2018
Hopkinton, MA 01748Q.Adding Superphosphate to Existing Bulb Plants
I'm quite certain the addition of superphosphate to the many daffodils that I've planted that only leaves and no flowers show up in the spring will turn things around. Especially since I have report that tells me my soil is very low in phosphorous. I'm guessing that making a hole next to the daffodils and filling with triple superphosphate would help. Or would laying the product on the soil get similar results. A picture of the tool to make a hole next to bulb is included.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 18, 2018A.Interesting technique you have thought up, and I would say go for it!
You do need to water the bulbs to get the fertilizer to them.
This article has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-soil-for-bulbs-and-fertilizing-bulbs.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
John Stevens on
May 17, 2018
Albion,Me.04910Q.paper whites
mine come to bud ,but buds almost always blight before opening.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 18, 2018A.Are these forced bulbs indoors? Are these bulbs that are outdoors?
This article may help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/paperwhites/growing-paperwhites-outdoors.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
angted99 on
May 21, 2018
19020Q.Daffodils didn’t bloom
I planted daffodils last fall with new soil around the bulbs. they grew but didn't bloom will they bloom next year?
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 22, 2018A.There can be a few reasons for lack of flowers.
This article will help you pinpoint the reason.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodils-not-blooming.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
pagekoe on
May 22, 2018
06092Q.daffodils
I didn't know that I needed to wait until the leaves of the daffodils were yellow before I cut them. I did wait until the flowers had dried up and fallen off. Is there any way to salvage my daffodils so that they will bloom again next year? (The attached picture is of my tulips because I couldn't send this question in without adding an image)
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 22, 2018A.You will just need to wait it out with the Daffodil bulbs. You may not have any blooms next year, or smaller then normal flowers. Make sure you leave the foliage to die back naturally next season to feed the bulbs.
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John Stevens on
May 23, 2018
Albion,Me.04910Q.soil PH for paper whites
What should soil PH be for paper whites planted outside?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 23, 2018
Certified ExpertA.Anywhere from 6 to 7 is ideal. This article will give you more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/paperwhites/growing-paperwhites-outdoors.htm
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