It's that time of year ... the days are getting shorter and the nights are comfortably cooler. Garden and landscaped areas around your home probably look a bit tired now and no doubt the heat and humidity of this past summer have you feeling a bit tired too!
We know that fall rains will refresh lawns and spirits for many though. One of the easiest, most reliable ways to have a beautiful garden next spring is to plant bulbs in the fall. As the days grow shorter the air temperatures begin to drop. (You might even find yourself reaching for a jacket in the mornings as you head out for the day!) But the soil stays remarkably warmer than the air for many more weeks. Warm soil + cooler temps ... that's an ideal combination for nurturing plants and bulbs. Cooling soil promotes root growth, while cooler air means less heat stress.
If you crave variety in your spring garden it's best to shop now! Some of the more unusual colors of tulips and hyacinths often sell out early in the season. Most experts agree that it is fine to plant daffodils in early September. So if you are anxious to get out in the garden and dig in the dirt ... go ahead and plant your daffodils now. But ... those same experts recommend waiting for consistently cooler daytime temps before you put tulip bulbs in the ground.
Remember to pick up a bag of bulb food too. Use it at planting time and then again after the blooms have peaked and begun to fade next spring. Like any other plant, bulbs require nutrients in order to perform well. Bulb food provides the complete, correct fertilizers to encourage optimum bloom the FOLLOWING year.
Wickman's Newsletters bring updates, deals and info on special events to your inbox! Sign up with a note to info@wickmans.com We'd love to have you join our growing community of gardening enthusiasts on Facebook too. Search for Wickman's Garden Village and become a fan!
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Luther Burbank
We know that fall rains will refresh lawns and spirits for many though. One of the easiest, most reliable ways to have a beautiful garden next spring is to plant bulbs in the fall. As the days grow shorter the air temperatures begin to drop. (You might even find yourself reaching for a jacket in the mornings as you head out for the day!) But the soil stays remarkably warmer than the air for many more weeks. Warm soil + cooler temps ... that's an ideal combination for nurturing plants and bulbs. Cooling soil promotes root growth, while cooler air means less heat stress.
If you crave variety in your spring garden it's best to shop now! Some of the more unusual colors of tulips and hyacinths often sell out early in the season. Most experts agree that it is fine to plant daffodils in early September. So if you are anxious to get out in the garden and dig in the dirt ... go ahead and plant your daffodils now. But ... those same experts recommend waiting for consistently cooler daytime temps before you put tulip bulbs in the ground.
Remember to pick up a bag of bulb food too. Use it at planting time and then again after the blooms have peaked and begun to fade next spring. Like any other plant, bulbs require nutrients in order to perform well. Bulb food provides the complete, correct fertilizers to encourage optimum bloom the FOLLOWING year.
Wickman's Newsletters bring updates, deals and info on special events to your inbox! Sign up with a note to info@wickmans.com We'd love to have you join our growing community of gardening enthusiasts on Facebook too. Search for Wickman's Garden Village and become a fan!
Luther Burbank
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