Gladiolus are gorgeous, impressive, summer-blooming flowers that grow from corms. Some hardy varieties are available that survive winter weather in many USDA growing zones but others are hardy only in ...
This week’s work in our garden includes digging up and preparing gladiolus bulbs for winter storage. Gladiolus, or glads for short, cannot survive in the ground though the winter in our area. Even ...
Tender bulbs include tuberous begonia, freesia, dahlias, gladiolus, caladiums, canna, Oxalis and calla lilies, and all should be stored indoors for winter or they will not survive the cold. The ...
With winter right around the corner, there’s no better time to start preparing your garden for colder temperatures and harsh weather. One gardening task you should get done before frost hits involves ...
I wanted a quick way to boost my home’s curb appeal, so I skipped tulips and went for the tall, exotic charm of gladiolus. Let’s just say it didn’t end well—my planting errors left the garden looking ...
It is time to start thinking about storing the tender bulbs those that will not survive Nebraska winters. Tendar bulbs are planted during the spring each year and must be dug in the fall and stored ...
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This summer I planted gladiolus flowers in the pots in front of my house. The vertical bladed leaves added height that I was missing in my containers. The gladiolus flowers were from a mixed bag, so ...
I have noticed tuberous begonia, lily, dahlia and gladiolus bulbs for sale in local stores. Can they all be planted outside now? Flower bulbs fit into two basic categories: tender bulbs that can be ...
Whether you're already a gardening enthusiast or ready to pick up your first trowel, knowing how to plant gladiolus bulbs in pots will ensure the greatest chance of a stunning floral display. While ...
Gladiolus has been selected by the National Garden Bureau (NGB) as the bulb crop in its “Year of 2022” series even though it grows from corms and not bulbs. Founded in 1920, NGB is the not-for-profit ...