Brent & Becky's Blog — spring planting

Care & Maintenance of Summer-Flowering Bulbs & Perennials  By: Brent Heath, Co-owner, Brent & Becky’s   We’re in the peak of summer blooming right now, and you may be beginning to wonder what to do with your summer flowers when they are finished blooming. Well, to make it a little simpler, let’s walk through some of the most common bulbs and perennials and discuss what we can do to make the most of them this year and for years to come!   Agastache Also known as Mexican Hyssop, Agastache is a fantastic pollinator plant, drawing in many different pollinators to the...

Before we answer this question, let us first say that there is a way to find out which topics are being searched on Google. And, believe it or not, this one question is trending! So, we thought we’d tackle this head on! The bulb so popular that it caused an entire country’s market to crash, the tulip offers some of the most iconic spring blooms to be found. Gorgeous, colorful, and mainly cup-shaped, it’s a classic favorite that is simply impossible to beat when the gardening season returns again after a long winter. However, in order to enjoy its cheerful...

How to Make Dahlias Last Longer By: Brent, Co-Owner, Brent & Becky's Bulbs It’s hard not to love dahlias. They’re incredibly beautiful and unique, not to mention they come in every color of the rainbow - even blue! They’re just one of those flowers that we simply can’t get enough of, and we love including them in our garden bed ideas, so we certainly want to prolong their presence in our lives as long as possible. Here’s how:   Grow in the Right Conditions If dahlias frequently go more than a week without moisture, they tend to dry out and...

  With large, showy blooms famous for their trumpet shapes and a dazzling array of colors, lilies are some of the most iconic flowers found in our gardens. Not to mention, they’re also some of the most diverse, with varieties of all shapes, colors, and sizes to fit any aesthetic.   How to Plant Lilies While most bulbs can be purchased in advance and kept in storage before planting, lilies are prone to drying out in storage. To prevent this, plan to purchase your lilies just before you expect to plant. Lilies need a good winter chill to produce big...