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Bulb and Flower Problems and Diseases
INK DISEASE It attacks all the bulbous irises causing black ink-like markings to appear on the outer scales of the bulbs. Later, it will penetrate into the fleshy scales causing the bulb to mummify when it will disintegrate upon touching … Continue reading
WATSONIA
The Southern Bugle Lily, a native of South Africa, and requiring a dry, well-drained soil. The flowers are held on 18 in. (45 cm) stems and in appearance are similar to those of the freesia, also in their culture. The … Continue reading
Garden Bulbs: Suggestions
Unless otherwise stated, all the bulbs here will do well in any normal garden soil, and most will do very well even on chalky soils. The only soils that bulbs do not generally tolerate are those that are likely to … Continue reading
Greenhouse bulbs
Besides the hardy outdoor bulbs there is also a wide range of tender kinds that the greenhouse owner will find it possible to grow. Some such as Hymenocallis ovata from tropical South America will require temperatures in the region of … Continue reading
Bulbs
Almost all the spring flowering bulbs that are seen in the garden can be had in flower in the greenhouse much earlier in the year. Before planting it is wise to select the container that suits the particular bulb, so … Continue reading
Seasonal Gardening Tasks: Mid-Winter
At this time of year you need to start looking forward. no matter how cold the weather, spring is only just around the corner. Now is the time to plan your planting schemes, order seeds and check that your tools … Continue reading
Early Winter Tasks in the Garden
There are still some essential garden tasks to be done in winter, but there is much to enjoy as well. at this time of year the value of evergreens and conifers as the backbone of the garden can be fully … Continue reading
Propagating Plants from Seed and Bulbs
Raising plants from seed As a new, already busy gardener, you will have little time and few facilities for growing many tender plants from seed. Instead of growing young plants in a propagator or a greenhouse, where possible sow seed … Continue reading
