Brent & Becky's Blog — tulip bulbs

  We live in fast-paced times, and folks seem to be getting busier and busier every year. Careers, kids, grandkids, and arm-length to-do lists seem to be chipping away slowly into our free time, and for some people, managing a traditional garden just isn’t in the cards. Fortunately, you don’t have to have a heap of spare time to keep a beautiful, elegant rock garden.   About Rock Gardens Rock gardens have become more popular in recent years, and they’re a lovely way to use yard space. Depending on the kinds of rock used, you can create a tidy-looking space...

Mid-spring is showtime for many of our favorite bulbs! Here’s what’s blooming in our gardens right now.

Nothing says spring in the garden quite like tulips—their bright, cup-shaped blooms eagerly announce the start of the season atop tall stems. But, if you’re fortunate to have them return again for a second spring bloom, you might notice that they just don’t have the spark they used to have the first year. Maybe the summer heat has taken its toll, or maybe they just need a little food. No matter what the reason, if digging them up and storing bulbs to plant again is in the books, here’s how to make it happen:   When to Dig Up Tulip...