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In Vancouver the easiest months to repot a houseplant are March, April and May. Repot[...]

How Deep Should Garlic Be Planted in Canada? Depth and Spacing by Zone

How deep to plant garlic in Canada, with depth and spacing by zone, mulch depth,[...]

How Many Bulbs Can You Fit in One Pot

How many bulbs in one pot? Here are the numbers by pot diameter in inches[...]

Best Spring Bulbs for Balconies and Small Gardens

Spring bulbs for balconies have to be short and wind steady. Here are the varieties[...]

Do Bulbs in Pots Survive Winter Outside in Canada

Bulbs in pots survive winter better than most people expect. The killer is wet soil,[...]

How to Store Flower Bulbs and Seed Garlic Before Planting

How to store flower bulbs and seed garlic between delivery day and planting day: cool,[...]

Should You Put Flower Bulbs in the Freezer

Putting bulbs in the freezer bursts their cells and they rot on thawing. What cold[...]

Can I Plant Tulips in October in Ontario

Yes, you can plant tulips in October in Ontario. Here is why October is prime[...]

How to Plan a Cut Flower Bulb Garden That Keeps Giving for Weeks

Plan a cut flower bulb garden in three waves so something opens every week, not[...]