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Daffodils & Tulips - The Top Flowering Bulbs for Spring
Daffodils and tulips are the most popular spring flowering bulbs. They're worth growing in your own garden if you can. If not, they're on display in a park or show near you.
Daffodils - Planting and Growing Daffodil Bulbs
Sunny, easy to grow daffodils are one of the bright spots of spring. Here are some suggestions for planting, growing and caring for daffodils in your yard.
Tulips - Planting and Growing Tulips
Tulips are an easy to grow bulb. By choosing early, mid- and late season tulip varieties, you can have their bright blossoms all spring long.
How to Plant Daffodils
If you're wondering which end is up, here's a quick primer on planting daffodils.
Planting Tulips Where Deer Won't Eat Them
Here's an idea for gardeners who have given up planting tulips because of a deer problem.
How Many Years Should Daffodils Blooms
You should be able to count on your daffodils blooming for generations to come. If you suddenly find your daffodils are sending up plenty of leaves, but no flowers, that's called going "blind" and here's what to do to get your daffodils blooming again.
Do Tulips Come Back Year After Year?
Why don't tulips always come back, aren't they perennials? Tulips are a bit more temperamental than daffodils and can't always be counted on to come back, year after year. Here are some tips to help you out.
Tulips as Cut Flowers
Tulips just don't seem to behave as cut flowers. They bend and bow and contort. How do you deal with tulips in a vase?
"Bulbs for Pleasure" - 2002 Philadelphia Flower Show
See how the pros use bulbs in show worthy gardens.