Bulbs

We're not talking about light bulbs here – rather, bulbs, as in an underground vertical plant growth that has modified leaves and is used as food storage organs by a dormant plant. The leaf bases of bulbs usually do not support actual leaves, but are used as food reserves so that the plant can survive less than perfect conditions. Not all bulbs are bulbs, however. (How's that for a hard fact of life?) Plants that form true bulbs according to botanists include: onions, lilies, amaryllis and iris. Some plants form bulb-like fruits called bulbils, however these are not actual bulbs. But any more talk about onions and bulbs and you might start to cry! What do you need to know about shopping for bulbs?

Gardening Fashion Tips For Bulbs

These reminders will help you in starting your own bulb garden. First of all, remember to buy the freshest bulbs available; dried up flower garden bulbs never turn into the prettiest garden feature. One thing that causes garden bulbs to dry up is intense heat, particularly if they are display bulbs and are out in the sun being shown to customers. The best bulbs will be the ones that have been stored for short periods of time in cool conditions. To add beauty indoors grow enough garden bulbs to use in indoor decoration. Placing a small bouquet on a desk to table can certainly add a splash of color and life to a stuffy room!

Bulb containers are important in gardening. If you have a busy schedule or limited garden space, then a container can help you. Use containers like pots, tubs, window boxes or urns to add extra color to all your indoor and outdoor garden areas, like decks, patios and porches. Another advantage is that containers do not require much weeding. In terms of garden seed and bulb decoration remember to plant your spring garden bulbs in succession so that you will have a full garden with months of nonstop color. If you are decorating, remember that tall plants belong in the back and smaller plants up front.

When You Buy Gardening Bulbs

How do you buy gardening bulb and where can you find them? For detailed information on planting and growing bulbs visit Better Homes And Gardens, which devotes lots of information and pictures to flower bulbs. Dutch Gardens is a company specializing in bulb sales and also offers web articles on how to plant bulbs and maintain a beautiful garden. Some websites also offer bulb garden delivery or free gardening seeds or bulbs with some offers. Visit Park Seed for free bulb gardening catalog. Enjoy the bulbous, luxurious gardening experience!