How to plant tulips in your landscape and garden
Cheryl Hanlon You'll find that when it comes to tulips, it is one of the most reliable plants to invest in. You'll find that they are easily recognized, but they are also a classic spring flower. Tulips happen to be a sign of spring and look great in most gardens and as borders around the house and sidewalks. A tulip border is nice because you have all the fresh colors, but you also get nice, crisp greenery too. You'll need to consider the following when planting your flowers, because there are a few things that you'll want to keep in mind when it comes to planting these bulbs. Keep in mind that there are over a hundred different types of tulips to plant. You'll need to choose your theme or try to mix and match your tulips. The first thing that you'llw ant to do is think about the particular colors or shades that you are looking for and then try to find a good greenhouse to supply you healthy bulbs. You'll also want to consider the time when you plant the bulbs and also wear you plant them. Basically, you'll want to consider that the bulbs will rot when you place them too closely to fruit trees. You'll need to make sure that plant them in the fall, because they need to the proper chilling or coldness to help them bloom the next year. Preferably you will want to plant them 12-15 weeks of weather below 45 *F. Once you have your bulbs picked out from a local greenhouse you'll need to prepare the ground and prepare for the planting. Keep in mind that if you were to choose hybrid flowers you will be more likely to see blooms. If you pick some of the more traditional bulbs, then you may not see any blooming until the second year. The only problem with the hybrids is that they tend to die off within three or four years. They are not strong enough to reproduce and also survive years like the hardy bulbs. You'll need to plant your bulbs in a sunny location and also with good soil drainage. You will want to add some compost to the soil to help the bulbs come up. You'll need to consider having a post digger; however, you can always work with a shovel. Plant each bulb about four or six inches apart and about eight inches underground. You don't want to add fertilizers that have bone or fish bone meal because this can attract pests like squirrels and they will ruin your garden. Once the flowers are planted you'll need to water and weed like any other garden. About the Author
Cheryl is a garden and greehouse writer often featured at http://www.greenhouses.com and also can be found online at http://www.backyardliving.com Gardening is more than growing plants, it is an art! Cheryl Hanlon may be contacted at http://www.backyardliving.com. Click here to view more articles by Cheryl Hanlon. Reprinted with Permission from IdeaMarketers.com
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