Growing Tulips in Water: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hydroponic Tulip Forcing
Hydroponic tulip growing is a method of growing tulips without traditional garden soil. Instead, the bulbs are placed in a container where their roots have access to water while the bulb itself remains above the… Read more
Forcing Spring Bulbs in Winter: How to Grow Hyacinths and Crocuses Indoors
Forcing bulbs means encouraging spring-flowering bulbs to grow and bloom indoors earlier than they normally would outdoors. Hyacinths and crocuses are particularly well suited to this technique because they can respond well to a period… Read more
Dutch Bulb Measurements and Quality: Why Bulb Size is Crucial for Flowering
When shopping for flower bulbs, you may notice labels such as 10/12, 12/14, 14/16, or 16/+ alongside the variety name. These numbers are not random product codes. They usually indicate the bulb's calibre, or circumference,… Read more
How to Make Amaryllis Bloom for Christmas: Forcing Bulbs to Flower on Time
Few indoor plants create as much holiday drama as an amaryllis in full bloom. Its tall flower stalks and large, trumpet-shaped flowers bring bold color to a home during the darkest months of the year,… Read more
Running Late with Your Planting? Explaining How to Plant Flower Bulbs in November and December
November is already well underway, or perhaps December has even begun, and your flower bulbs are still sitting in their box? No need to panic. If you’re able to plant flower bulbs in November –… Read more
The Lasagne Method: How to Create a Plant Pot That Flowers Continuously from March to May
With the right planting technique, a single pot on a balcony or terrace can produce fresh blooms time and again over several months. The ‘lasagne’ method for flower bulbs is based on the so-called lasagne… Read more
The ‘Three Times Depths’ Rule: How to Plant Flower Bulbs Correctly
The correct planting depth is one of the most important factors for healthy bulb flowers and abundant blooms in spring. If flower bulbs are planted too shallowly or too deeply, they may struggle to establish… Read more
When to Buy and Plant Flower Bulbs in Fall: A Planting Calendar for Spring-Flowering Plants
If you want to enjoy tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses in the spring, you should start planning as early as autumn. Many spring-flowering plants require a distinct period of cold, also known as vernalisation, so… Read more
Forcing Muscari in Gravel and Water: A Complete Autumn Setup Guide
Muscari, commonly known as grape hyacinth, is one of the most attractive spring bulbs for compact container displays. Its small size, naturally clustered growth and distinctive blue, purple or white flower spikes make it particularly… Read more
Artificial Vernalization of Flower Bulbs: How Cold Treatment Affects Flowering
Artificial vernalization is a controlled method of exposing flower bulbs to low temperatures in order to reproduce some of the conditions they would normally experience during winter. This technique is particularly important for gardeners, growers… Read more