Some Flowers In My Garden

Plan to plant some special flowers in November so that you will have a beautiful garden earlier in the spring. These flowers will overwinter and then appear the beginning of spring. Planting flowers in November increases your chances of having spring blooms.

Daffodils are an early blooming flower that and one of the first signs of spring. Plant daffodil bulbs in early November. They are also perennials, which means that they will grow back year after year. After 2 or 3 years, divide the bulbs as daffodils will reseed themselves and grow new plants. Till the soil in November and plant the daffodil bulbs with the root end down. Lightly cover the bulbs with soil and water. Covering the bulbs with hay protects them during the cold weather.

Hyacinth is another spring flowering bulb that must be planted in the fall for flowers in the spring. Hyacinths come in a variety of colors including white, pink and purple. These are fragrant flowers that you can cut and bring into your home. Plant the bulbs with the root end down and cover it with soil. Water it at the first planting and then cover it with straw to protect for just the first winter. Covering the bulbs is not necessary for subsequent winters.

Plant tulip bulbs in loose soil your yard in November for spring blooming, or plant them in a pot for indoor growth. If you plant them in a pot, use two or three bulbs evenly spaced apart. Cover them loosely with soil and water. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location to force the bulbs into thinking it is spring.

Plant the seeds in prepared soil in November. Water the seeds and the soil until the ground is well moistened. Covering the area with straw protects the seeds from the winter wind and cold. The seeds go dormant during the winter, and then sprout in early spring.