Amaryllis flowers have become very popular during the Christmas season to bloom indoors. They are very easy to care for and provide beautiful large flowers from red, pink, salmon, to even striped that bloom for a couple months. As the flowering period winds down, you may wonder can an Amaryllis bulb be used again? Can …
It is always a joy for The Grow Monster family to see hummingbirds and butterflies in our garden. The expressions on the kids’ faces when they see a hummingbird or butterfly in the garden is priceless. For St. Valentine’s day this year we are going to grow wildflowers with children using the Hummingbird & Butterfly …
You’ve planted your bulbs and the temperatures are cooler, but then there is a warm snap and you see leaves start popping up through the ground. Eventually, those freezing temperatures have returned and like all gardeners you will begin to wonder whether those bulbs you planted will be ruined. Can bulbs survive a freeze? The …
Winter sowing is a method used to start seeds outdoors in mini greenhouses during the winter to get a head start on your spring growing season.
The best time to plant many spring flowering bulbs is in the fall but what happens if you miss that deadline and live in one of the colder zones? Can you plant bulbs when the ground is frozen? The Grow Monster will buy bulbs and put them in the garage to plant and promptly forget …
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Is it too late to plant Calla Lily? Calla Lily must be planted in the spring after any threat of frost in loose, well-draining soil.
Is it too late to plant Hyacinths? Plant Hyacinths after the first frost while the ground is still workable to give the bulbs 12-14 weeks of low temperatures.
It is not too late to plant Alliums if you plant your bulbs before the ground is too hard to dig, place them in a dry location, and give them ample time to grow.
Daffodils signal spring is here! They are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring and The Grow Monster always finds cheer walking through the neighborhood or driving past a roadside display of this stunning beauty. Many people question whether it is too late to plant Daffodils where they live, read on to …
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Although the fall is the most optimal time to plant tulips, you can still plant them in the winter and spring following these 3 expert tips: 1. Wait until summer temperatures have dropped and the ground is cool. 2. Make sure the bulbs are dry- not mushy or moldy.
3. Bury the bulbs at the right height for their size.
