photo by Statile & Todd
It seems spring is too far away, but if you want to be that yard that has the prettiest flowers on your street, plant your bulbs this month. November is a great time to plant as the weather has turned cool and soil moisture is great for bulbs. Digging the holes is easy these days as you can purchase an augur and attach it on a cordless drill for fast, efficient holes. According to Gary R. Bachman at MSU, dig the holes two and half times the diameter of the bulb. Put the widest part of the bulb down in the hole first. I have, by mistake, planted bulbs upside down before, but the bulb is smart and figures it out. So don’t sweat it if you accidentally plant the bulb upside down.
In order to get that WOW factor, I like to plant bulbs in mass. When I say mass, I like to space the bulbs apart the recommended distance on the label, but in large groups of 30 to 100 bulbs. I stay away from planting in between mature plantings. I like to have my bulbs in front of the bed in key focal points. Planting them behind or between two large shrubs can be disruptive to the layering process our eye understands. I prefer going from short plants in the front to taller plants in the back.
Bulbs are a great value for the budget. If you are planting tulips, daffodils, or other fun bulbs, November is a great time to get them in the ground.
Planting to Grow,
Jeff
P.S. I am planting a large shade bed soon and I am looking for some top Hosta plants you have found to do excellent in Oxford or North Mississippi. I would love to know what you have found to work well in your yard! (email me at jeff@jeffmcmanus.com)
P.S.S. Do you have a short success gardening or landscaping story? Something you did or do well you could pass along to our readers. I would love to read about it. (Tell us about it here!)
photo by Statile & Todd
It seems spring is too far away, but if you want to be that yard that has the prettiest flowers on your street, plant your bulbs this month. November is a great time to plant as the weather has turned cool and soil moisture is great for bulbs. Digging the holes is easy these days as you can purchase an augur and attach it on a cordless drill for fast, efficient holes. According to Gary R. Bachman at MSU, dig the holes two and half times the diameter of the bulb. Put the widest part of the bulb down in the hole first. I have, by mistake, planted bulbs upside down before, but the bulb is smart and figures it out. So don’t sweat it if you accidentally plant the bulb upside down.
In order to get that WOW factor, I like to plant bulbs in mass. When I say mass, I like to space the bulbs apart the recommended distance on the label, but in large groups of 30 to 100 bulbs. I stay away from planting in between mature plantings. I like to have my bulbs in front of the bed in key focal points. Planting them behind or between two large shrubs can be disruptive to the layering process our eye understands. I prefer going from short plants in the front to taller plants in the back.
Bulbs are a great value for the budget. If you are planting tulips, daffodils, or other fun bulbs, November is a great time to get them in the ground.
Planting to Grow,
Jeff
P.S. I am planting a large shade bed soon and I am looking for some top Hosta plants you have found to do excellent in Oxford or North Mississippi. I would love to know what you have found to work well in your yard! (email me at jeff@jeffmcmanus.com)
P.S.S. Do you have a short success gardening or landscaping story? Something you did or do well you could pass along to our readers. I would love to read about it. (Tell us about it here!)