The stunning, show-stoppers of winter: Amaryllis
The wonderfully bright, long-lasting blooms that Amaryllis produce are undoubtedly one of the most joyous parts of the winter months. It is a wonderful experience, for both the novice or expert gardener, to see Amaryllis grow and bloom in just a few short weeks.
November 5, 2011
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Amanda Shepard · 
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Tags: amaryllis, amaryllis bulbs, amaryllis gift, fall bulbs, fall planting, holiday, holiday amaryllis, holliday, planting, planting amaryllis · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos
Create a spring show with fall-planted bulbs
Fall-planted bulbs bring color and life to your spring garden. Whether its tulips, daffodils, crocus, hyacinths, or allium, the little amount of work it takes to plant them in the fall is well worth the stunning show they put on in early spring. We are frequently asked for tips on planting in the fall, and thought that we could share some of our best tricks with you.
November 4, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: allium, daffodils, fall bulbs, fall planted bulbs, fall planting, Fall Planting for spring blooms, flowers, Hyacinth, planting, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos
Not just your plain, old, yellow daffodils.
Everyone knows, and loves, Dutchmaster Daffodils. They are bright, hardy, and will come back in multitudes year after year. What’s there not to like? Although we agree that Dutch Master King Alfred Improved Daffodils are fantastic, we want to highlight some other daffodils that have their own charm and place in every garden.
November 4, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: daffodils, fall bulbs, fall planted bulbs · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall
When is it too late to plant?
A common question every fall is, “when is it too late to plant?” The answer is simple: If you can dig a hole, you can plant a bulb! As long as the ground isn’t frozen, go ahead and plant.
November 2, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: allium, crocus, daffodils, fall bulbs, fall planting, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos
Introducing our new pre-planned specialty gardens and ever-blooming collections
Each year we get dozens of calls from gardeners who are either looking for quick and easy pre-planned gardens or specialty collections for specific needs. Our gardening experts have designed eight different collections that will provide a unique purpose for each garden.
October 6, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: all annual mix, bareroot plants, daffodils, daylily, fall bulbs, Hyacinth, planting, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Perennials, Wildflowers
Sowing Wildflower Seed in the Fall – Part 1
With autumn officially here, it’s time to start planning how we’re going to maximize our time spent in the garden. Less sunlight and cooler days are a sure sign fall has arrived. It’s also about the time our phones start ringing with questions from gardeners wondering if fall is a good time to plant. The [...]
September 22, 2011
· Mike Lizotte · One Comment
Tags: daffodils, fall bulbs, fall planting, planting, tulips, wildflower meadow, Wildflower meadow how-to, wildflower planting, wildflowers · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, How-Tos, Wildflowers
The real difference between our bulbs and the Big Discounter’s
"What is the difference between bulbs I can purchase at American Meadows and the bulbs from the Big Box Store?" This is a question our customer service team gets often throughout the year. The answer is simple- our bulbs are of the highest quality, size, and are fully guaranteed to grow. Trusting our products and [...]
September 8, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · 3 Comments
Tags: allium, bearded iris, bulb size, daffodils, fall bulbs, hyacinths, spring flowers, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall
How to Deter Squirrels from Eating Your Fall Bulbs
Although their antics are fun to watch, squirrels can be a real nuisance when they dig up your newly planted bulbs. The simplest way to prevent problems is to plant bulbs they don’t like to eat. Here are some of the bulbs found to be distasteful to squirrels (the ones in bold are available for [...]
November 11, 2010
· Suzanne DeJohn · 16 Comments
Tags: crocus, fall bulbs, pest, squirrel, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos
