To guarantee that your tulips will come back and bloom again next year, dig up the bulbs after the leaves have turned yellow and withered, then let then dry before storing them in a dark, cool location such as a basement or garage. Replant the bulbs in the fall. WhyRead More →
Most bulbs, if stored correctly, can be kept for about 12 months before needing to be planted. The longevity of flowering bulbs is largely determined by the adequacy of the storage provided. How do you plant dry bulbs? Planning and Planting Bulbs Prepare the soil. It should be loose andRead More →
An ultraviolet emitting light bulb attracts insects into a high voltage electrical wire mesh grid where the bugs are electrocuted. The light bulb and the wires are housed in a protective plastic or grounded metal cage. Most Zappers use fluorescent light bulbs that emit ultraviolet light to attract the insects.Read More →
Description. Brodiaea species are herbaceous perennials, growing from corms. Between one and six narrow leaves are produced from the corm. The bare flowering stem (scape) carries an umbel of flowers. How big do Brodiaea grow? Brodiaea elegans (Harvest brodiaea) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.1mRead More →
What Parts of the Tulip are Edible? The petals and the bulb of a tulip are both edible. It is not advisable to eat the stem and leaves of the tulip. Care should be taken when harvesting tulips for food, as they should not be treated with chemicals or pesticides.Read More →
Can you plant bulbs in rock gardens? Many types of flowering bulbs will sprout and grow into healthy plants in rock gardens. Perennial bulbs, such as wild tulips, daffodils, lilies, crocus, and cyclamen will do well in rocky flower beds, or rock covered gardens. Will spring bulbs grow through gravel?Read More →
What will happen if I plant bulbs without prechilling them? Bulbs that don’t get sufficient chilling tend to be stunted. They may bloom, but the flowers often open down in the leaves. In general, you will have a smaller, shorter plant and flower. Which bulbs need to be chilled? However,Read More →
This refers to the type and size of a light globe base. E27 is the most common type of Edison Screw base, It is often refereed to as just ES. The number ’27’ refers to the diameter. Do you need special bulbs for dimmable? Check The Light Bulb Check ifRead More →
In 2014, you can say goodbye to the standard incandescent light bulb. Starting Jan. 1, the United States will no longer manufacture or import incandescent bulbs – although stores can still sell what they have in stock. The phaseout is a result of federal rules to switch to more energy-efficientRead More →
Here’s a quick and easy guide that should help. Incandescent are those old-school bulbs that are the traditional light bulb shape. They burn out pretty quickly compared to other types of bulbs and, unfortunately, they can’t be recycled. They’re also the least energy efficient and the least expensive of lightRead More →