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In this article, you'll learn the correct planting time for each growing zone, how to soak and pre-sprout ranunculus corms, bed preparation and planting, and when to harvest the blooms for longest vase life. Cut Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Garden Yard Ideas, Flower Farm, Outdoor Plants, Garden Plants, Outdoor Gardens, Growing Flowers, Planting Flowers

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10 Tips for Growing Ranunculus

In this article, you'll learn the correct planting time for each growing zone, how to soak and pre-sprout ranunculus corms, bed preparation and planting, and when to harvest the blooms for longest vase life.

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Flower bulbs make it easy to keep your garden colorful all season long. Get a jump on spring with early-bloomers such as crocus and daffodils. Follow that with tulips, alliums and iris. For summer through fall there are lilies, dahlias, cannas and so many more. With this chart you can see the whole growing season at a glance. Planting bulbs that blossom at different times of the year will ensure you always have a wave of new flowers coming into bloom. Cut Flower Garden, Beautiful Flowers Garden, Flower Farm, Garden Bulbs, Garden Plants, Summer Bulbs, Bulb Flowers, Colorful Garden, Summer Flowers

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BLOOM TIME PLANNING GUIDE FOR SPRING AND SUMMER FLOWER BULBS

Flower bulbs make it easy to keep your garden colorful all season long. Get a jump on spring with early-bloomers such as crocus and daffodils. Follow that with tulips, alliums and iris. For summer through fall there are lilies, dahlias, cannas and so many more. With this chart you can see the whole growing season at a glance. Planting bulbs that blossom at different times of the year will ensure you always have a wave of new flowers coming into bloom.

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Anyone can pour water on a plant. But it takes time and experience to understand how plants use water and the many variables that come into play. These include the type of plant, its size, the soil texture, recent weather, sun exposure, time of day and time of year. Plants grow better when you are watering effectively. Lawn And Garden, Garden Tips, Garden Ideas, Planting, Gardening, Soil Texture, Exposure Time, Front Yards, Variables

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How to Water Your Plants

Anyone can pour water on a plant. But it takes time and experience to understand how plants use water and the many variables that come into play. These include the type of plant, its size, the soil texture, recent weather, sun exposure, time of day and time of year. Plants grow better when you are watering effectively.

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Hostas can turn a dull, shady part of your yard into an elegant, low-maintenance landscape that looks attractive from spring through fall. Unlike most perennials, hostas are grown for their colorful foliage rather than for their flowers. There are hundreds of varieties to choose from, each with its own unique leaf size, shape, and color. Hillside Landscaping, Landscaping Tips, Container Herb Garden, Container Size, Herbs Garden, Peonies And Hydrangeas, Garden Catalogs, Hosta Plants, Hosta Gardens

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Hostas can turn a dull, shady part of your yard into an elegant, low-maintenance landscape that looks attractive from spring through fall. Unlike most perennials, hostas are grown for their colorful foliage rather than for their flowers. There are hundreds of varieties to choose from, each with its own unique leaf size, shape, and color.

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Clematis have an important role to play in any flower garden. As they scramble up trellises, climb over arbors and thread themselves through other plants, these perennial vines weave a rich tapestry of color and texture. Read on for six tips that will help you be successful with the “queen of climbers.” Lawn And Garden, Summer Garden, Garden Beds, Herb Garden, Vegetable Garden, Clematis Plants, Hillside Landscaping, Vine Leaves, Over The Garden Wall

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6 Tips for Growing Clematis

Clematis have an important role to play in any flower garden. As they scramble up trellises, climb over arbors and thread themselves through other plants, these perennial vines weave a rich tapestry of color and texture. Read on for six tips that will help you be successful with the “queen of climbers.”

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

During their first growing season, young hosta plants benefit from being watered weekly or whenever the weather is dry. A 2" layer of mulch will help keep the soil moist and encourage strong root growth. Once the plants are large enough to shade the soil, there's no need for mulch. Hosta Plants, Outdoor Projects, Yard Landscaping, Home Remedies, Gardening Tips, Outdoor Gardens, Perennials, Beautiful Flowers, Plant Leaves

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During their first growing season, young hosta plants benefit from being watered weekly or whenever the weather is dry. A 2" layer of mulch will help keep the soil moist and encourage strong root growth. Once the plants are large enough to shade the soil, there's no need for mulch.

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Old-fashioned bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is must-have plant for shade gardens and an ideal companion for hosta, astilbe and ferns. Generations of gardeners have lost their hearts to this carefree, long-lived perennial. Love Garden, Summer Garden, Shade Garden, Hosta Gardens, Shade Plants, Shade Perennials, Garden Fountains, Garden Trellis, Trees And Shrubs

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Old-fashioned bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is must-have plant for shade gardens and an ideal companion for hosta, astilbe and ferns. Generations of gardeners have lost their hearts to this carefree, long-lived perennial.

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Peonies are one of America's best-loved perennials. Their lush, early summer flowers are the height of elegance, yet the plants are as tough as nails. If you're thinking about adding some peonies to your yard and garden, here are some tips to help ensure your success. Garden Shrubs, Garden Plants, Garden Pond, Flowering Plants, Shade Garden, Beautiful Flowers Garden, Beautiful Gardens, Organic Gardening, Gardening Tips

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5 Tips for Growing Peonies - Longfield Gardens

Peonies are one of America's best-loved perennials. Their lush, early summer flowers are the height of elegance, yet the plants are as tough as nails. If you're thinking about adding some peonies to your yard and garden, here are some tips to help ensure your success.

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Peonies are perennial garden classics, loved throughout the world for their extravagant, early summer blossoms. They are dependable, long-lived plants that will bloom for generations with little or no attention. Garden Hoe, Garden Yard Ideas, Garden Bulbs, Garden Plants, Deer Resistant Perennials, Perennial Bulbs, Peonies Centerpiece, Porch Plants, Growing Peonies

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Peonies are perennial garden classics, loved throughout the world for their extravagant, early summer blossoms. They are dependable, long-lived plants that will bloom for generations with little or no attention.

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Garden designers know that shady gardens have some unique challenges as well as some creative advantages. Here are seven tips that can help you make the most of a shady site. Shade Garden, Yard Ideas, Planting, Gardening Tips, Beautiful Flowers, Garden Design, Landscaping, Designers, Roses

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Design Tips for Shady Gardens

Garden designers know that shady gardens have some unique challenges as well as some creative advantages. Here are seven tips that can help you make the most of a shady site.

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

There is nothing difficult about growing dahlias. Give these flower-producing machines a sunny spot in your garden and they will reward you with armloads of beautiful blooms from midsummer to frost. Garden Tips, Herb Garden, Growing Dahlias, Bountiful Harvest, Spring Garden, Container Gardening, Bulbs, Frost, Beautiful Flowers

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8 Tips for Growing Better Dahlias

There is nothing difficult about growing dahlias. Give these flower-producing machines a sunny spot in your garden and they will reward you with armloads of beautiful blooms from midsummer to frost.

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

During late fall and early winter, tulips, daffodils and other spring bulbs are growing roots and getting ready to sprout. If the weather is unusually warm, they may come up too early -- but there's no need for concern! Learn more: Daffodils, Tulips, Growing Veggies, Garden Bulbs, Spring Bulbs, Spring Weather, Fall Plants, Lawn And Garden, Evergreen

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What to Do When Bulbs Come Up Too Early

During late fall and early winter, tulips, daffodils and other spring bulbs are growing roots and getting ready to sprout. If the weather is unusually warm, they may come up too early -- but there's no need for concern! Learn more:

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

#Planting amaryllis bulbs is a bite-size project that you can do right on your kitchen counter. And since the #plants don't need a lot of light, it's easy to find a place to grow them. Learn more on our blog: Succulents Garden, Garden Plants, House Plants, Garden Pond, Garden Bulbs, Planting Bulbs, Pink Flowers, Beautiful Flowers, Amaryllis Bulbs

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Discover the Beauty of Double Amaryllis - Longfield Gardens

#Planting amaryllis bulbs is a bite-size project that you can do right on your kitchen counter. And since the #plants don't need a lot of light, it's easy to find a place to grow them. Learn more on our blog:

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

#Tulips, #daffodils and other spring-blooming #flower #bulbs can be planted as early as September and as late as December. In most parts of the country, there's no need to rush. Waiting until #Thanksgiving can actually work to your advantage! Read more on the blog: Garden Bulbs, Planting Bulbs, Planting Flowers, Flower Gardening, Rare Flowers, Bulb Flowers, Organic Gardening Tips, Vegetable Gardening, Tulip Bulbs

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Planted Your Fall Bulbs Yet? There's Still Time! - Longfield Gardens

#Tulips, #daffodils and other spring-blooming #flower #bulbs can be planted as early as September and as late as December. In most parts of the country, there's no need to rush. Waiting until #Thanksgiving can actually work to your advantage! Read more on the blog:

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Autumn #leaves are a rich source of organic matter and valuable trace minerals that trees mine from deep in the #soil. Mixing them into your #garden helps aerate heavy soils and makes it easier for sandy soils to retain moisture. Learn more on our blog: Organic Mulch, Organic Gardening, Gardening Tips, Hydroponic Gardening, Hydroponics, Veg Garden, Vegetable Gardening, Garden Soil, Indoor Garden

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Shredded Leaves are Garden Gold - Longfield Gardens

Autumn #leaves are a rich source of organic matter and valuable trace minerals that trees mine from deep in the #soil. Mixing them into your #garden helps aerate heavy soils and makes it easier for sandy soils to retain moisture. Learn more on our blog:

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Inside every #tulip bulb is a beautiful #flower that's already counting down the days to #spring! Learn how you can give these fall-planted bulbs the best chance for success: Tulips Garden, Garden Bulbs, Garden Plants, Planting Tulip Bulbs, Planting Flowers, Flower Gardening, Beautiful Flowers Garden, Beautiful Gardens, Rare Flowers

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7 Tips for Planting Tulip Bulbs - Longfield Gardens

Inside every #tulip bulb is a beautiful #flower that's already counting down the days to #spring! Learn how you can give these fall-planted bulbs the best chance for success:

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

This October/November to-do list includes six tasks that will set the stage for next year’s garden. These weekend projects will get you outdoors and keep you active all the way to Thanksgiving! Autumn Garden, Spring Garden, Lawn And Garden, Garden Tools, Fall Checklist, Food Safety Tips, Food Styling, Styling Tips, Weather Activities

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This October/November to-do list includes six tasks that will set the stage for next year’s garden. These weekend projects will get you outdoors and keep you active all the way to Thanksgiving!

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Garden designers love using Alliums and it’s easy to see why. Read on to see some creative ways that alliums are being paired with perennials: Garden Bulbs, Garden Plants, Garden Bed, Garden Drawing, Flower Garden Design, Garden Signs, Garden Planning, Planting Flowers, Flower Gardening

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How to Combine Alliums with Perennials - Longfield Gardens

Garden designers love using Alliums and it’s easy to see why. Read on to see some creative ways that alliums are being paired with perennials:

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

The globe-like flowers of #alliums have a look that’s both regal and playful. Watch how easy it is to #plant these impressive #spring-blooming #bulbs! Allium Flowers, Flowers Perennials, Shade Perennials, Part Sun Perennials, Perrenial Flowers, Shade Flowers Perennial, Part Shade Plants, Spring Perennials, Shade Garden Plants

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The globe-like flowers of #alliums have a look that’s both regal and playful. Watch how easy it is to #plant these impressive #spring-blooming #bulbs!

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

#Cannas, glads, #dahlias and most other summer-blooming #flower bulbs will not survive the winter in growing zones 3-7. Learn how to store these #bulbs indoors so you can plant them again next spring: Hydroponic Gardening, Organic Gardening, Container Gardening, Gardening Tips, Urban Gardening, Summer Bulbs, Spring Bulbs, Garden Bulbs, Planting Bulbs

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Winter Storage for Summer Bulbs and Tubers - Longfield Gardens

#Cannas, glads, #dahlias and most other summer-blooming #flower bulbs will not survive the winter in growing zones 3-7. Learn how to store these #bulbs indoors so you can plant them again next spring:

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

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Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Do you grow double #tulips? Learn about these lovely, peony-like blossoms in this article by Melinda Myers for @NationalGardenBureau. Tulips Garden, Garden Bulbs, Daffodils, Planting Flowers, Summer Bulbs, Spring Bulbs, Organic Gardening, Gardening Tips, Gardening Supplies

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Boost the Beauty of Your Spring Garden with Double Tulips

Do you grow double #tulips? Learn about these lovely, peony-like blossoms in this article by Melinda Myers for @NationalGardenBureau.

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs

Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs