Is It Too Late To Plant My Flower Bulbs?
If your plans for 2015 include selling your current home, there are several things that you can do to make it as appealing as possible to prospective buyers. Sprucing the carpets and removing any excess clutter are obvious ideas. However, it is also a good idea to plant a barren yard with high quality flower bulbs, and you can often do so when there is still a chill on the ground.
In addition, it is important to note that it is not unusual to purchase the seeds you like and then allow them to develop into bulbs while in your custody. Doing so can allow you greater control over the number of flowers that bloom and more precise control over what prospective homeowners see when perusing your yard.
Consider The Zone You Live In When Planning
It is often surprising to learn that in some parts of the United States, winter is a fine time to plant tulips if you take the proper steps For instance, the United States Department of Agriculture has been quoted as saying that zones eight through ten, including parts of Texas, can do well with tulips as long as the bulbs have been adequately chilled first. Because the temperature is mild for this area many years, it is often helpful to chill them artificially.
If you are planning for a large area of tulips, it is a good idea to prepare the flower bulb with soil in a pot, water it and place it in the refrigerator. If space is limited, you can place them together to be chilled, separating them later into pots with soil and water. In this context, chilling the bulbs refers to maintaining the temperature above freezing and below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
What If You Waited Too Long?
Undoubtedly, one of the more frustrating aspects of landscaping, especially when doing so on a tight budget or within specific time restrictions, is finding forgotten flower bulbs after you thought you were done planting. However, you cannot simply put the packet of seeds aside and plan to use them in your new yard, because there is an expiration date associated with flower bulbs.
If that happens to you, you can put in with the other flowers and hope for the best or plant in a fresh pot and take extra care with it. By making some effort, you are giving the neglected bulb a better chance than if it were simply tucked away and if you raise it in its own pot, you might wind up with a reminder of your hard work to take to your new home.
In conclusion, the choice to decorate your home in the eye-catching colors of new tulips is an easy way to set your home apart from the other homes on the market. Cheaper than remodeling and easier than remodeling, tulips can be a low-tech way for your home to gain the attention it needs in today's housing market. When sophisticated and time-consuming landscaping are not wanted, tulips may help you set the stage for any showing.
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