You can fill entire pots with one species of flower bulb in different shapes and sizes, or plant annual flower bulbs to enhance perennial containers. But before drafting a design, the first step ...

Many bulbs like daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips can thrive in pots. Others, like gladiolus, camassia, star of Bethlehem, crown imperials, and Spanish bluebells need different growing conditions ...

But there is hope. Planting bulb containers this fall is a great way to flex your creative muscles without breaking the bank or your back. It also provides a way to minimize the frustrations we ...

Email Allen Wilson at [email protected]. I would like to plant some bulbs in pots for bloom this winter. What special treatment is needed in order to bloom inside my home? Most bulbs need to ...

Cut them back after they're done. Growing spring-flowering bulbs in containers allows you to locate the blooming bulbs wherever you want to enjoy them, including indoors. As beautiful as they are ...

Bulbs can be placed very close together; just allow half a bulb width between them. Water the container after planting and add more potting mix if it settles. The key in forcing bulbs to bloom is ...

By planting bulbs in containers, gardeners can elevate designs, adding dimension and "killer" intensity to their displays. With top combinations featuring crocosmia, lilies, gladiolus, and dahlias ...

By planting bulbs in pots, they are protected from hungry critters and can be overwintered in an unheated garage until spring. It’s best to choose a large plastic pot at least 18 inches in ...

plant the bulbs in chicken wire containers underground, or lay wire panels on the ground to prevent digging. Your best bet, experts say, is to seek out firm bulbs without soft spots.

You can try planting these bulbs outside the fall, but you're generally better off composting them after they finish blooming. 1. Let leaves die back. Hyacinth bulbs in containers also need their ...