I have all kinds of bulbs, daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinth, etc. I will be moving soon and I want to take them with me. As well as irises, lilies. I can't leave them, and I don't want them to die if I move them too early, please help
I live in zone 5, my bulbs are coming up, and I just found out I need to move, will they survive?
They should. The bulbs need to be dried out and stored until proper planting time. The iris can be put in a pot until you have a permanent place for them.
Reply:no!
Friday, May 21, 2010
What kind of flowers to take? (details)?
I've been invited to the house of a man and his wife who have done alot for me recently.
I want to take some flowers, but i don't really know whats appropriate.
i don't know what their favorites are either.
i was thinking daffodils and daisies, do they go together well?
What kind of flowers to take? (details)?
That will be fine.
Reply:I think that is a lovely bouquet! Nice spring flowers! Maybe get some baby's breath in there too, and some tulips and/or irises.... That would be lovely!
PS You can get tulips and daisies in different colours - that might brighten the bouquet instead of leaving it white and yellow.
http://www.teleflora.com/category.asp?rc...
Reply:Maybe add some alstromeria lilies and freesia's to the bunch. Freesia's have the most wonderful fragrance.
Reply:I would say it would be okay if you put them together. I would also suggest to add some tulips which would make it look even better.
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I want to take some flowers, but i don't really know whats appropriate.
i don't know what their favorites are either.
i was thinking daffodils and daisies, do they go together well?
What kind of flowers to take? (details)?
That will be fine.
Reply:I think that is a lovely bouquet! Nice spring flowers! Maybe get some baby's breath in there too, and some tulips and/or irises.... That would be lovely!
PS You can get tulips and daisies in different colours - that might brighten the bouquet instead of leaving it white and yellow.
http://www.teleflora.com/category.asp?rc...
Reply:Maybe add some alstromeria lilies and freesia's to the bunch. Freesia's have the most wonderful fragrance.
Reply:I would say it would be okay if you put them together. I would also suggest to add some tulips which would make it look even better.
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What do i do with my daffodils in my garden now that they are dying off?
You can either leave them in-situ until the leaves yellow, then it's OK to cut them off to tidy them up. Or you could lift the bulbs (without damaging the leaves) and 'heel them in' somewhere out of the way ready to replant at the end of the year. Daffs are quite untidy as they die down so if you have a small garden you might want to move them out of sight. I keep mine in large pots and then sink the pots directly into the border in October and take them out again when I plant up the summer bedding and need the space. I line up the pots around the side of the house out of the way, give them a feed and leave them to it. Good luck :-)
What do i do with my daffodils in my garden now that they are dying off?
cut them off really close to the ground then leave them
Reply:Leave them alone. They will multiply and then next spring, even more will bloom.
Reply:trim the daffodils at the bottom close to ground leave them, they will sleep, next spring they will grow again
Reply:You cut back daffodil leaves after they've bloomed and the leaves have yellowed and withered. Leaving the leaves on this long allows the bulbs to collect nourishment for next years blooms.
Reply:Leave them where they are even though they do not look very attractive when the leaves are dying off. You can always fold the leaves over and put a tie around them. The bulbs should multiply for next year.
Reply:dont do anything leave them to dry up let all the goodness back in bulb ok
What do i do with my daffodils in my garden now that they are dying off?
cut them off really close to the ground then leave them
Reply:Leave them alone. They will multiply and then next spring, even more will bloom.
Reply:trim the daffodils at the bottom close to ground leave them, they will sleep, next spring they will grow again
Reply:You cut back daffodil leaves after they've bloomed and the leaves have yellowed and withered. Leaving the leaves on this long allows the bulbs to collect nourishment for next years blooms.
Reply:Leave them where they are even though they do not look very attractive when the leaves are dying off. You can always fold the leaves over and put a tie around them. The bulbs should multiply for next year.
Reply:dont do anything leave them to dry up let all the goodness back in bulb ok
I want to plant some daffodils today, but the ground is wet...?
Should I wait for it to dry out, and try again in a few days?
I want to plant some daffodils today, but the ground is wet...?
Wait for about three weeks, then start succession planting them, a few each week; then you will have continual blooms for awhile.
Daffodils require a pH of 6 - 7, and a mix low in soluble salts. A lightweight peat mix is desirable. About 1/3 of the bulbs should be above the soil surface
Reply:yes you dont want them to drown. wait till some really warm sunny days come so it can thrive
Reply:Let it dry out some...then you can plant them....make sure you put some kind of mulch on top of them...that helps with the weeds too...and they like that little cover over them...the heat will help them Bloom....Beautifully!!!
Good luck and happy gardening!!!
Reply:You won't "drown" them. If you had already planted them - the rain wouldn't bother them.
But it's awfully messy and difficult to plant when the soil is heavy and wet. Much much easier when it's a bit drier. So I'd wait - for your sake, not the bulbs.
Where have the bulbs been up until now? They usually get planted in the fall - they need a couple months of cold dormancy in order to bloom well.
I want to plant some daffodils today, but the ground is wet...?
Wait for about three weeks, then start succession planting them, a few each week; then you will have continual blooms for awhile.
Daffodils require a pH of 6 - 7, and a mix low in soluble salts. A lightweight peat mix is desirable. About 1/3 of the bulbs should be above the soil surface
Reply:yes you dont want them to drown. wait till some really warm sunny days come so it can thrive
Reply:Let it dry out some...then you can plant them....make sure you put some kind of mulch on top of them...that helps with the weeds too...and they like that little cover over them...the heat will help them Bloom....Beautifully!!!
Good luck and happy gardening!!!
Reply:You won't "drown" them. If you had already planted them - the rain wouldn't bother them.
But it's awfully messy and difficult to plant when the soil is heavy and wet. Much much easier when it's a bit drier. So I'd wait - for your sake, not the bulbs.
Where have the bulbs been up until now? They usually get planted in the fall - they need a couple months of cold dormancy in order to bloom well.
When is the best time to dig up and transplant daffodils?
After the leaves have completely dried up, you're good to go.
When is the best time to dig up and transplant daffodils?
I have transplanted them in the Spring, or early fall...both times were a success. I waited until the flowers were done blooming...etc. hope that helps.
When is the best time to dig up and transplant daffodils?
I have transplanted them in the Spring, or early fall...both times were a success. I waited until the flowers were done blooming...etc. hope that helps.
Whats your favourite type of flower?
I love daffodils, so majestic and a sign of spring, wonderful
Whats your favourite type of flower?
Roses, oh and I just hope the little girl is found alive and well
Reply:here's a shocker: lily-of-the-valley. dainty, blooms in spring, spreads on its own and smells like heaven...
did you know that different colors of bearded iris have different fragrances?
i make jelly from violets. i've won "best of fair" in 3 county fairs!
now,looking over the other answers i want to give a shout-out to long island gail.....
Reply:Carnation are the ones for me.
Reply:Lillies, the peace flower
Reply:I love the amaryllis so majestic and a sign of winter, wonderful.
Reply:Rose
Reply:Lily of the valley- I like scented flowers.
Reply:I love them all..
My Favorite tho would be the Lily... Beautiful flower and Plant
and for sentimental reasons
Reply:I LOVE ALL FLOWERS AS THEY ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL,BUT HAVING A FAVORITE I AM SPOILED FOR CHOICE , BUT I WILL CHOOSE CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Reply:love in a mist
Reply:I adore fresias and sunflowers
Reply:I love red roses, my husband gives them to me
Reply:Ah yes daffodils are lovely and do brighten up the day, however, my absolute favourite flower is the Rose.
JULIET:
'Tis but thy name that is my enemy;
Thou art thyself, though not a Montague.
What's Montague? it is nor hand, nor foot,
Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part
Belonging to a man. O, be some other name!
What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd,
Retain that dear perfection which he owes
Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name,
And for that name which is no part of thee
Take all myself.
Reply:I love Lillys, i think they are beautiful!
XXX
Reply:Orchids their delicate petals, subtle fragrance, and vulnerability make them both a joy to behold and a challenge to keep alive. I have a beautiful white orchid i have kept for two years, it is a constant joy.
Reply:I like Cattleya orchids the most. They're so exquisite, fragrant, and beautiful.
Reply:pink roses, they are beautiful
Reply:i bought a purple rose bush at the local nursery last spring...it is absolutely beautiful....i think it is called the moon rose...
Apparel
Whats your favourite type of flower?
Roses, oh and I just hope the little girl is found alive and well
Reply:here's a shocker: lily-of-the-valley. dainty, blooms in spring, spreads on its own and smells like heaven...
did you know that different colors of bearded iris have different fragrances?
i make jelly from violets. i've won "best of fair" in 3 county fairs!
now,looking over the other answers i want to give a shout-out to long island gail.....
Reply:Carnation are the ones for me.
Reply:Lillies, the peace flower
Reply:I love the amaryllis so majestic and a sign of winter, wonderful.
Reply:Rose
Reply:Lily of the valley- I like scented flowers.
Reply:I love them all..
My Favorite tho would be the Lily... Beautiful flower and Plant
and for sentimental reasons
Reply:I LOVE ALL FLOWERS AS THEY ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL,BUT HAVING A FAVORITE I AM SPOILED FOR CHOICE , BUT I WILL CHOOSE CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Reply:love in a mist
Reply:I adore fresias and sunflowers
Reply:I love red roses, my husband gives them to me
Reply:Ah yes daffodils are lovely and do brighten up the day, however, my absolute favourite flower is the Rose.
JULIET:
'Tis but thy name that is my enemy;
Thou art thyself, though not a Montague.
What's Montague? it is nor hand, nor foot,
Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part
Belonging to a man. O, be some other name!
What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd,
Retain that dear perfection which he owes
Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name,
And for that name which is no part of thee
Take all myself.
Reply:I love Lillys, i think they are beautiful!
XXX
Reply:Orchids their delicate petals, subtle fragrance, and vulnerability make them both a joy to behold and a challenge to keep alive. I have a beautiful white orchid i have kept for two years, it is a constant joy.
Reply:I like Cattleya orchids the most. They're so exquisite, fragrant, and beautiful.
Reply:pink roses, they are beautiful
Reply:i bought a purple rose bush at the local nursery last spring...it is absolutely beautiful....i think it is called the moon rose...
Apparel
I need info about planting bulbs in an area that gets morning sun?
I'm attempting to help my friend plant a flower garden. She wants all bulbs planted this spring in front of her house. She gets morning sun on that area, but around noon it gets shady. I need to know everything! What do I need to do to prepare the earth for planting? They are crocus', tulips and daffodils. Any and all help would be greatly appriciated.
I need info about planting bulbs in an area that gets morning sun?
First off, planting them now will probably result in blooms NEXT year. You can place them in the fridge for a couple of weeks to "winter" and fool them if she wants blooms this year. Planting bulbs is easy, simply dig a shallow hole and plant the bulb (in a Tennessee climate) no more than 1 inch below the surface. Other than that they should do fine.
Reply:They should all do well in morning sun. When I plant a new bed I work up the soil well and instead of planting them singly I dig the depth of the whole plot at the same time..i.e. 3'x5' or whatever your plan is. Each pkg of bulbs will have the planting depth. Work a fair amount of bone meal into the soil in the bed.....it's a slow releasing plant food. Then set the bulbs in at the correct depth and cover with soil....daffodil and tulips will be deeper. I would plant the crocus in the front of the bed since they are considerably shorter. They won't be planted as deep either. I hope this helps. You can get more info if you type 'planting bulbs' in your search window....there should be lots of sites out there....good luck!
I need info about planting bulbs in an area that gets morning sun?
First off, planting them now will probably result in blooms NEXT year. You can place them in the fridge for a couple of weeks to "winter" and fool them if she wants blooms this year. Planting bulbs is easy, simply dig a shallow hole and plant the bulb (in a Tennessee climate) no more than 1 inch below the surface. Other than that they should do fine.
Reply:They should all do well in morning sun. When I plant a new bed I work up the soil well and instead of planting them singly I dig the depth of the whole plot at the same time..i.e. 3'x5' or whatever your plan is. Each pkg of bulbs will have the planting depth. Work a fair amount of bone meal into the soil in the bed.....it's a slow releasing plant food. Then set the bulbs in at the correct depth and cover with soil....daffodil and tulips will be deeper. I would plant the crocus in the front of the bed since they are considerably shorter. They won't be planted as deep either. I hope this helps. You can get more info if you type 'planting bulbs' in your search window....there should be lots of sites out there....good luck!
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