Bulbs -- Dividing
Spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, tulips and hyacinthsshould be divided in September or October. Granted, it is difficult to determine the location of the bulbs without staking or mapping them out previously. ... [... more]
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Iris -- Grass Weed Control
There are no chemicals currently listed for control of grassy weeds in bearded iris. Chemicals used to control grassy weeds will also damage the iris. ... [... more]
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Bulbs -- Moving
If bulbs must be moved earlier in the year, remove as much soil as possible, store in a cool location or refrigerator until fall planting. ... [... more]
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Bulbs -- Types
True bulbs have a short underground stem called a basal plate. This plate is surrounded by "scales" or fleshy leaves that protect the growing point and tissue, and usually a flower. The dry, outer layers are referred ... [... more]
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Bulbs -- Unplanted
Make sure the bulbs are planted in a well-drained, loose soil. Bulbs that grow and produce foliage should be allowed to grow as long as possible. Plants can be lightly fertilized with a water-soluble fertilizer. ... [... more]
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Daylilies -- Seed Pods
Removal of the seed pods may increase the blooming power of repeat daylilies such as Stella de Oro. Seed pods should also be removed to increase the stored carbohydrates in the root system for next year's bloom. ... [... more]
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Lily -- Planting
Lily bulbs are planted in the late fall in a well-drained, high organic matter soil. The top of the bulbs are planted six to eight inches beneath the surface. Space bulbs six to eight inches apart. ... [... more]
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Easter Lilies
The lily can be planted in a sunny garden spot as soon as danger from frost is past. Remove the plant from the pot by inverting it and while gently holding the top, tap the edge of the pot on a step or heavy board. ... [... more]
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Daylilies -- Dividing
Daylilies should be divided every three to five years to keep blooming levels high. Each bloom stalk usually signify two plants the following year; therefore, a clump producing five stalks will contain ten plants the ... [... more]
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Daylilies -- Planting
Daylilies should be planted in a well-drained, high organic matter soil. Plants can be planted in sun to partial shade, though blooming potential increases in sunny environments. ... [... more]
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Lily -- Staking
Stake lilies carefully to avoid damaging the bulb directly beneath the plant. Use a strong bamboo or plastic stake. Tie the lily using old nylon hose at two locations on the plant. ... [... more]
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