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Winter Storage for Summer Bulbs and Tubers

Winter Storage for Summer Bulbs and Tubers

October 3, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, How-To, Summer Bulbs

gro Summer bulbs are the stars of my late summer garden. Dahlias, cannas, glads, acidanthera and eucomis keep the color going long after most perennials have faded. But in the northern half of theRead More

7 Tips for Growing and Using Gladiolus

7 Tips for Growing and Using Gladiolus

June 14, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, How-To, Inspiration, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

Of all the flowers you can grow in your garden, glads are surely among the easiest. Simply tuck the corms into the ground in spring and come back 90 daysRead More

The Best Options for Staking Dahlias

The Best Options for Staking Dahlias

May 31, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, How-To, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers

Not all dahlias need support. But staking is a must for varieties that grow more than 3 feet tall. Though dahlias can develop stalks as thick as broom handles, they have a significant design flaw. TheirRead More

Acidanthera: Fragrant Flowers for Late Summer

Acidanthera: Fragrant Flowers for Late Summer

May 3, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Bulbs

Acidanthera is a summer-blooming bulb that deserves a place in every flower garden. Considering how easy they are to grow, and the affordable price of the bulbs, it’s puzzling why so fewRead More

Growing Lilies in Nursery Pots for Late Season Color

Growing Lilies in Nursery Pots for Late Season Color

April 5, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Lilies, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

I love lilies and have planted dozens of them in my flower gardens, including Asiatics, Orientals, trumpets, OT lilies and species lilies. Though I usually manage to add a few new ones each year, the bedsRead More

New Lilies for Your Summer Flower Garden

New Lilies for Your Summer Flower Garden

February 8, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Big Blooms, Cut Flowers, Inspiration, Lilies, Perennials, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

I can’t imagine my summer garden without lilies. Over time, I have planted so many different types and varieties that I now have lilies blooming continuously from mid-June through August. Though my gardenRead More

Don't Miss These New Dahlias for 2022

Don’t Miss These New Dahlias for 2022

January 25, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, Inspiration, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

As the demand for dahlias continues to grow, orders are coming in earlier and earlier every year. This means by the time we highlight the season’s new varieties, many have already sold out.Read More

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2022

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2022

January 5, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, Inspiration, Summer Blooming Bulbs

Last summer’s hot, dry weather created no end of challenges for gardeners across the US. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), temperatures during June, July and August 2001Read More

Gladiolus Get Their Groove Back

Gladiolus Get Their Groove Back

April 27, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Inspiration, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

Flowers seem to wax and wane in popularity. Right now, people are crazy for dahlias and ranunculus. One flower that’s been out of favor for ages is the gladiolus. I getRead More

How to Control Red Lily Leaf Beetles

How to Control Red Lily Leaf Beetles

April 20, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in How-To, Lilies, Perennials, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

The red lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii) is a destructive pest that feeds almost exclusively on true lilies (Lilium spp.), including Asiatic and Oriental lilies as well as Orienpets and species lilies.Read More

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