Plant Care
What's next for your Easter bulbs?
Plant them outside so that you an enjoy them for another year!
Follow these simple tips for the best results.
Planting Depth: When planting tulip bulbs, ensure they're buried at a depth of about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) in well-draining soil. This depth helps protect them from harsh weather and pests.
Sunlight: Tulips thrive in full to partial sunlight, so choose a location in your garden that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
Watering: While tulips need regular watering, it's important not to overwater them, as this can lead to bulb rot. Water them deeply once a week, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer (such as a 10-10-10) to the soil in early spring when the green shoots emerge. Avoid fertilizing after the flowers bloom, as this can promote disease.
Deadheading: Once tulips have finished blooming, remove the spent flowers to prevent the plant from expending energy on seed production. This encourages the bulb to store energy for the following year's bloom.
Mulching: Mulch around the base of tulip plants with a layer of organic material, such as compost or shredded leaves. Mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and protects bulbs from temperature fluctuations.
Winter Care: In colder climates, consider applying a layer of mulch over the soil surface in late fall to provide insulation and protect bulbs from frost. Alternatively, plant tulip bulbs in containers that can be brought indoors during the winter months.
Ready to plant your Easter bulbs outside so that you an enjoy them for another year?
Follow these simple tips for the best results!
Planting Depth: When planting tulip bulbs, ensure they're buried at a depth of about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) in well-draining soil. This depth helps protect them from harsh weather and pests.
Sunlight: Tulips thrive in full to partial sunlight, so choose a location in your garden that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
Watering: While tulips need regular watering, it's important not to overwater them, as this can lead to bulb rot. Water them deeply once a week, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer (such as a 10-10-10) to the soil in early spring when the green shoots emerge. Avoid fertilizing after the flowers bloom, as this can promote disease.
Deadheading: Once tulips have finished blooming, remove the spent flowers to prevent the plant from expending energy on seed production. This encourages the bulb to store energy for the following year's bloom.
Mulching: Mulch around the base of tulip plants with a layer of organic material, such as compost or shredded leaves. Mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and protects bulbs from temperature fluctuations.
Winter Care: In colder climates, consider applying a layer of mulch over the soil surface in late fall to provide insulation and protect bulbs from frost. Alternatively, plant tulip bulbs in containers that can be brought indoors during the winter months.
Pansy Care
These are Lisa's secret grower tips for keeping your pansies in great shape!
Sunlight: Pansies prefer cool weather and thrive in full to partial sunlight. In warmer climates, provide them with afternoon shade to prevent heat stress.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water pansies at the base to prevent fungal diseases. Aim to water them in the morning to allow foliage to dry before evening.
Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. This also prevents the plant from putting energy into seed production, promoting more flower production.
Fertilizing: Feed pansies every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer, following the package instructions. Alternatively, mix a slow-release fertilizer into the soil at planting time.
Mulching: Apply a thin layer of mulch around the base of pansy plants to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain a cooler soil temperature.|
Pruning: Trim back leggy or overgrown stems to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Pruning also helps improve air circulation around the plants, reducing the risk of disease.
Winter Care: In regions with mild winters, pansies can often survive and even bloom throughout the winter. However, protect them from severe cold snaps by covering them with a frost cloth or bringing containers indoors. In colder climates, plant pansies in the fall as annuals or consider them as biennials, as they may not survive harsh winters.