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What to Do Before Frosts So Tuberous Plants and Bulbs Make It Through Winter

Tender tuberous plants and bulbous flowers often need help to survive winter. Learn when to lift and store them and when a thick mulch layer in situ is enough.

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The Christmas Amaryllis That Can Bloom for Years but Most People Throw It Away After Flowering

Hippeastrum is a spectacular winter-blooming bulb that, with the right care, will flower again year after year. Learn how to plant it correctly, look after it after flowering, and bring it into dormancy so it reliably reblooms.

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How to Lift Spring Bulbs After Flowering for Healthier Bulbs and Better Bloom

Spring bulbs may finish flowering in spring, but the aftercare determines next year’s display. Lift and store bulbs at the right time to keep them vigorous, reduce losses, and encourage fuller flowering.

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How to plan a border that flowers from the first days of spring to late autumn

A border that stays colourful from early spring until autumn doesn’t happen by accident. With the right mix of bulbs, perennials and annuals, you can bridge flowering gaps and keep the display going for months.

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