Forgot to Plant Those Spring Bulbs? It's Not Too Late!
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But you better not delay! If you have a bunch of bulbs that you never got around to planting in the ground, you can still try a forcing method. Here's how...
Tulips and Daffodils require a min of 12 weeks for a rooting period. Simply place them in a pot with at least 2 inch's of soil below them. Cover with soil, water in and place in a cold, dark garage or cellar.
After the cold period is over, move the containers to a warm sunny area. They will respond to the warmer temperatures and begin to push up. This is a good time to add primrose or pansies to make these gorgeous planters come alive!
Your bulbs will bloom in 2-4 weeks after the warming period starts. For more tips on how to use this method in other ways to suit your climate and to turn these into Easter Containers, click through the link below.
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Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published January 14th, 2014 11:00 PM
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Lynne on Mar 25, 2016
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