The Essential Guide to Bulbs

Grow a Bounty of Beautiful Bulbs in Gardens and Containers

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Pub Date Sep 23 2025 | Archive Date Sep 23 2025

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An absolute must read for any gardener who wants to grow bulbs in the garden or containers, THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO BULBS is a gorgeously photographed, comprehensive, and inviting resource that is destined to be a gardening classic, from beloved author Jenny Rose Carey. Bulbs have a universal appeal—they are extremely diverse with many varieties to choose from, and they are great in containers. While many gardeners may be familiar with the early show of spring bulbs like daffodils and tulips or the late show of gladiolus, there are so many more to choose from that provide three-season color, drama, and spontaneity in the garden. Plus, they're fairly economical, great for a tighter budget. 
 
In this book, gardeners will discover:
  • How to notice what bulbs you love and personalize your garden to match your vision
  • Planting techniques and design ideas for growing bulbs in any size garden
  • Incorporating bulbs for pollinators, and the importance of ecological methods
  • Tips for creating a brilliant bulb container garden in every season
  • A wide array of bulb varieties with in-depth planting information

An absolute must read for any gardener who wants to grow bulbs in the garden or containers, THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO BULBS is a gorgeously photographed, comprehensive, and inviting resource that is...


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ISBN 9781643263243
PRICE $29.99 (USD)
PAGES 348

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This book is a great resource for gardeners from beginners to experienced gardeners. Is there anything as simple as planting a bulb? Well, maybe not exactly so simple, but with a little guidance, it is pretty easy. And it can be very complex when you're planting a garden design, or planting for year 'round flowers, or trying to defeat hungry critters.

The book is well organized and easy to follow. I was happy with the alphabetical listing of bulbs with growing conditions, height of plant, seasonal interest (spring, early summer, etc.) and photos. The sections on "About These Bulbs, "Planting and Maintenance," "Design Ideas" and "Species and Cultivars" provide useful information. It would be so helpful to have this book to consult as you're going through those catalogs that show up in your mailbox. Some of the types of bulbs are common to almost anyone and some are more unusual. All may have a place in your garden.

Chapter 3 covers personalizing your garden. Finding places to plant bulbs, do you want something informal or is your style more formal? What season do you need more color? What color themes do you like? Do you want bulbs in a woodland setting, or do you want a lawn of bulbs?

Chapter 4 is for planning and planting a bulb container garden. Chapter 5 describes how to plant and tend to your bulb garden. One of the areas the author covers is "congestion" when bulbs multiply underground. I was the lucky recipient of some gorgeous daffodils when my neighbor had 2 patches that had quintupled the number of bulbs. I dug them up for her, replanted, and redistributed.

So if you're looking for guidance, inspiration, help, and general knowledge, this book is a wonderful addition to your bookshelf.

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