5 Popular Bulbs You Can Plant Now for Gorgeous Summer Color! 🌸🌼🌺 // Garden Answer

[@danielricketts200]

Morning everyone hope all is doing well

[@loriquagliaroli2748]

I love how you just go about your business and Russell your furry assistant is allowed to participate as well!

[@jennifercapes6796]

Doing well. Have a great weekend!

[@kristykienitz3061]

Good morning!! Enjoy the weekend!!

[@MsQueenie777]

My fav part of this video is russell's snuggle debut. He loves his mama...what a sweet boy :)

[@jessicamoran8962]

Living in MO (aka clay soil insanity), I always find it crazy when Laura "digs" with her hands or even the auger. When I dig a hole, the entire thing comes out in one clump and you have to beat it apart to get the dirt to fill back in around the plant roots. The plus... we don't really need irrigation for a good portion of the growing season. Happy gardening y'all with all our various pros and cons!

[@CarolineJensen]

Yes! That is my yard!

[@pattystrecker1867]

I feel the same way here in Ohio. I try to amend with gypsum, but there's no solution for all of the rocks that we have. But as you mentioned, there's an upside to the clay soil - it's great for ponds!

[@atticusfinch4266]

we have coral under an inch of soil.

[@barbarar9798]

In my last house I felt like I was planting on the beach the soil was so sandy. Talk about fast draining 😫. The quest for perfect soil goes on.

[@nicolemorris714]

Same here in KY. Hoping that using Laura's technique of amending every year going forward will finally help. When the clumps dry, they turn basically to cement. Ugh.

[@maryannevarre1542]

TGIF everyone & happy Memorial Day weekend. God bless the ones that gave their all for us! Have my coffee ready!❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@cherylparks9780]

Your Russell is such a gentle, loving soul. He loves his momma so much. ❤️❤️❤️🥰

[@audigutierrez6946]

Thank you guys so much for all the hard work you put into your guys' videos. I recently enlisted into the AF and I don't have the joy of gardening this year while in tech school, but everyday at I wake up at 6 and the first thing I do is watch your daily upload. They help quench my gardening urges and really kickstarts my day!

[@Scarlet-qg1xi]

Thank you for your service. Go AF!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I have a family member in the AF. We care and are deeply proud of you all.🇺🇸

[@leannewilson8288]

Thank you for your service 🙏❤

[@inezvasquez8104]

Laura! I appreciate this form of presentation. The anatomy of the bulb, then the care and finally the demonstration! Hurray! I am learning! I am an older learner, 57.
Thank you ❤️

[@sxd29]

Russell thinking “Hey, The Corms are coming up in my business, I need you to pet me”!! LOVE RUSSELL. 🐈 Laura, We are Team Russell, please make sure you have seat ready on your lap for him every time you sit to chat with us. 😁. Don’t make him wait please

[@foreverbloomswithjennifer8859]

“bad banana” 🤣😂 so cute. It’s always so adorable to see the garden through the eyes of a child. My daughter is 6 and she used to call her great-great-grandmothers peonies “nanas panties” 🤣😂 we didn’t have the heart to correct her 😜 I feature her sometimes on my little youtube channel, because she loves to “show the people” our plants. She grew bean plants at school and was upset that only 2 of the 3 sprouted. You and me both sista! 🤣😂 And my one year old just realized that strawberries come from plants and he wants to raid my raised beds constantly now when we are out there 🤣😂

[@naturegirl7777]

... and little Samantha Grace gets rolled around in the garden each evening which is wonderful, and Benjamin is becoming more hands-on now since he is getting older... It warms my heart so! 🙏♥️🤘
=^..^=

[@foreverbloomswithjennifer8859]

@@naturegirl7777 yes it does!! 😍😍

[@serometate1031]

I don’t know who are the 5 twits that give this video a thumbs down??? Come on there is so much to see and enjoy and knowledge to gain, gorgeous landscape, adorable Russel and beautiful beautiful Laura❤️

[@marianeudorf507]

The ones that give it a thumbs down click due to boredom and don't watch for the knowledge and just give it a thumbs down when they see it has so many ups:/ my thoughts tho. I only watch what I want to watch and always give it a thumbs up even if it's not as interesting as I thought it would be. But not Laura's there always fun and interesting. That's a given

[@Magic_Wander_Mandy]

There's no way I would be able to get anything done with Russell Around! lol He's such a sweet cat. I would want to love on him all day!

[@lisag6796]

Me too!!

[@valeriehowden471]

Russell sure has amped up his camera presence. I thought it was just when you were pregnant with Samantha but now he is just everywhere!

[@teresagoins6820]

Good morning from Ohio! I’m trying Dalias for the first time this year. I sure hope it works! They are so beautiful!

[@haypat9761]

I tried growing them last year and didn’t get one flower, only lots of lush green leaves 😩

[@karenklei]

@@haypat9761 I tried for the first time last year. When I planted I read not to fertilize or amend... then a month or two later was worried i wouldn’t get any flowers. Started fertilizing with bloom boosting formulas and BAM. Loads! And of course bow I’m addicted. 💐 SO much work!

[@haypat9761]

@@karenklei Oh thank you so much. Will try that!

[@ushasgarden]

🤝

[@rebeccaballi8683]

Me too, had my first bloom this week. Houston Tx

[@kathym9676]

The ultimate video...Laura sharing her vast knowledge with us and Russel making his appearance! Gotta get me some of those "bad bananas"!

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@brianandkimwolverton7348]

Thank you Laura (& Aaron) - I'm such a visual learner, this is great!
Have you considered adding a journal to your merchandise? Since watching your videos I've made a 3-ring binder to keep notes from your videos in, but keep thinking a GA journal to transfer them to would be so special! (Maybe a spiral bound, hard cover for ease of use while in garden?)
~ Kim

[@elisecurran9497]

I also made a little 3-ring binder with all the suggestions I want to adopt from GA!

[@brianandkimwolverton7348]

@@elisecurran9497 Fun to know you did the same! So much great information & inspiration!

[@robinmoser7343]

Laura, your teaching all the information I always wanted my mother to teach but she just couldn’t. Thank you, my home is transforming with garden and flower beds. Thank you! Ring Binder idea is bright idea.

[@danagrant9979]

Good Morning!!!!

[@terrywalkenhorst5131]

Good morning to all who love and follow Laura and her beautiful family and gardens. Laura and Aaron, I am a relatively new follower and just today joined your channel as I want to do what I can to support you so you can keep doing what you clearly love ❤️ to do. 😊🌸😊🌸😊🪴 I love your videos and even though I’ve been gardening all of my life, I learn something of value from all of your videos. Today, I learned things I never knew about planting these bulbs even though I’ve grown all of them. I always look forward to Russell’s visit and antics. Benjamin makes my heart so happy and so can relate as I have an almost 3 year old grandson who “helps” me in the yard. You are a breath of fresh air in our crazy world and you make me feel like you know me. I start my day with a cup of tea and your daily video. It gets my day started on such a positive note? Keep up the great work.

[@yvencia1150]

Good morning 🌄 🌻💐🤩🌻🌻☕

[@susanhowai6535]

Russell is just the sweetest kitten! I love how to kept him with you while you were doing your video.

[@RewaTheExplorer]

Good morning 🌄

[@lindahall8707]

Very informative as always. Boy does Russell love you. It's wonderful to see that bond. Bless you all.

[@aubreymuller3870]

I wish Russell was like a tuber and then multiply each season😂😂 I would love to have a friendly kitty just like him! 🤗🤗

[@nashnash7997]

We recently have an orange super lovable stray cat hanging around the past month. He follows me around everywhere outside. Just melts your heart. Reminds me of russell

[@marydeleon734]

Hello, everybody 👋 Happy Friday! Hope your weekends are full of gardening! 🌱

[@bdoll1012]

I so love how you left kitty to be part of the video, always enjoy your videos, learn so much but the cat is an extra bit of happy.

[@kathleenreynolds6492]

As a gardener, I get the most questions about iris. They don’t last long but are strikingly beautiful, easy to grow, prolific, and not expensive.

[@janettelstevenson]

Hi! I'm so excited about planting some bulbs!! I am moving from an apt (balcony planting) San Diego up to a home in Northern California, (so I can play in the yard!) back to my hometown, where it's hot and dry....but colder in winter.
I have a blank slate of a weeded yard...with basically no watering system and no grass. So I have a lot to work on and then I will have a beautiful space to share with my friends and family!
Thank you so much Laura for all of your information and inspiration ❤ 💕

[@docmarmalade5224]

Ah Laura, you have gifted me with the need to add pots to my garden. 😂 I'm buying pots to avoid the excessive weeds in my back yard, and doggie stuff. My yard is covered in Bermuda grass and other weeds, thanks to over a decade of neglect from previous owners. I've added trees in the last few years, but wanted to start a garden. Then I added a raised bed, a half wine barrel, and two new terra-cotta pots. Thank you

[@gretchenclark3845]

Good morning. I enjoy my coffee
And Garden Answer on the patio each morning . Thank you Laura for sharing your talents.

[@trishanavarro4887]

I discovered Dahlias at my local Lowes about 4 years ago. I bougt it because I thought it was the most unusual and beautiful flower. I'm in zone 9 so I don't dig them up. Past few years I never really put much thought into their care, I didn't count on them coming back each year. We often planted other things over them then had to move/ remove things. Your videos have given me such inspiration & I have taken quite an interest in growing them. I hope next season I can grow some Cafe au Lait. Thank you for all the great inspiration and information.

[@ranibagasar8114]

Good morning 💞🌺

[@andee357]

Happy Friday everyone 🥰

[@kbechtel33]

Russell is so patient! I have a cat too...his twin sister. "Penny " tabby also.

[@sherriann1918]

I just wanted to thank you for everything you do for your viewers. The content is so informative, and presented in a friendly, easy to understand, yet in-depth presentation. And, it is all so beautiful!!! Thank you again!

[@vee7586]

this cat is freaking killing me! i love him!

[@AnnaDunlap247Rolltide]

O thank you for letting Russell stay up in your business for a while 😻

[@lyndamello]

I think Laura and Aaron need to do a video on the Day and Life of Russell and Cheddar on the Farm! They would get millions of views!

[@pattywestridge2006]

Because of you I faced my fear and tried dahlia bulbs in containers and today I see buds ..thank you laura for always inspiring us all to try something out of our comfort zone ...i am so proud of myself and its all because of you and your countless videos that are always a teachable moment for me ..I have grown so much as a gardner and I could never of done it without you and Aaron..thank you so much for starting this gardening channel and for inviting us all into your live ..

[@indiana490]

👋hi good morning everyone ☕

[@NozeieGirl]

Good morning everyone from here in Ohio. Thank you Laura for making this video I learned a lot about my bulbs that I didn’t know before I’ve been watching the channel for five years now I believe and it never gets old!!! I don’t really watch actual TV anymore but I never miss a garden answer video. Thank you for sharing your love and knowledge with all of us❣️

[@troyacaincross5712]

Yes your demo's are great I'm visual learner & you do it so well pat yourself on the back for those demos cause If was close enuf I would but Michigan is pretty far have great day all ya all 👍🌿😀

[@angelfly1067]

Hi good morning

[@rosa632]

Lovely Morning Everyone!!!! Great Info on Bulbs. And oh my goodness.... Russell 🐈 is a such a sweetie. I wonder how much he knows about all things gardening? 😀 Besides wanting to lay out in the flower beds. 🙃🤪

[@marciasemon669]

Laura you are so inspiring!! I’ve never been a big bulb enthusiast but but I think I could be!!😉

[@sherrywhitaker3369]

Same here...
I need a few Dahlia bulbs/tubers!
Sherry-Knoxville

[@adriennegarcia2986]

Same!

[@frankmuehle3490]

Your videos are so enjoyable! Super-informative, fun and so well edited!! Plus I adore seeing Russell and Benjamin help out. Thank you!
P.S.: Am I the only one who would LOVE to see a video of one of your evening weeding strolls with the whole family?

[@robingrunzweig1880]

great info!!! that clip of baby Benjamin was a bit of a heartbreak

[@allisonpilmer451]

Anyone else have the “ohmigosh I wants” and reality hits “where would I plant this??” 🪴🪴

[@sandramulchahey8268]

All the time, most of my yard is shady.

[@susietrentham2914]

every single video!

[@atticusfinch4266]

I have an impossible situation with sunlight, in the tropics. and pets.
I don't love tropical plants, seen one hibiscus, seen them all. I love ferns and spruce trees, keep the coconut palms.

[@anca_h]

definitely!! tomorrow I'm gonna go buy calla lilies and dahlias. Going to sacrifice my veggie containers hahah

[@omegasage777]

@@sandramulchahey8268 Mine too!

[@Cfoots03]

The first 30 seconds taught me something! I love this channel!!!!

[@lt2422]

I love Russell-he is so proud and loves his momma

[@melissaforget8831]

That was super helpful! Bulbs intimadate me for some reason but your video today had all the visual and explanation I needed. Thank you so much!

[@helendwisetiawan]

Good morning

[@beckytrombley9907]

My cat Piper always loves to get up in front of the tv when Russel is on! Lol😄🐈

[@deniseb2571]

I planted some gladiolus but I never tried dahlia before I think I'll give it a try. 🌹

[@sewsheila5969]

I planted dahlias for the first time this year, wish this video was out before I did. Had not idea about the “parts”, and plunked them all down in an upright position. Hope something grows for me 😕. Thank you for this video, I have now learned how to plant bulbs. 🙂

[@bethheerten1132]

Ole Russell will be well versed in bulb planting, won't he? He's taking it all in.

[@donnacarraway9182]

Just want to thank you guys for making my days brighter and happier! I so enjoy watching you! Last year I had my yard xeriscaped and started watching your videos after that happened, so today I went out and found the most lovely urns, which are lightweight (as I am older), and planted them with some lollipop shaped miniature roses with some trailing vines at soil level. They look so gorgeous and I never would have done that without your inspiration! Also I always look for Proven Winners now when I shop! All because of your sweet help and cheerful attitude! Thank you!!

[@woodydietz7512]

Love that you have embraced caladiums! I have three varieties and am amazed how much color and interest they bring to my containers each year. Place a small corm/ bulb in random pots for a nice surprise as the summer goes on. Never disappointed! 🌱

[@elisecurran9497]

We were gifted some gorgeous yellow callas this year, and after enjoying them in the house, I found some deep blue pots to put them in for outside. I separated the rhizome into 2 or 3 plants...hopefully they'll continue to produce.

[@Carols64]

Thank you Laura for all you teach us ! You have a way about you which makes everything you do doable for anyone to learn from!! Hope that makes sense!! You and your family are my daily fix ! I simply look forward to watching you all!! 🌼🌷🌸😀

[@margileone6277]

Thank you for showing how to plant them! I’ve ordered bare roots plants in the past and have been surprised at how hard it is to tell which side is up, LOL!!

[@PurplePumpkin18]

The way you talk about your partnerships aren't annoying ..THANK YOU! They are relevant and interesting. Plus since you talk about them and get behind them, makes me automatically trust them. I will check them out after this video :)

[@elquise5919]

Now I can lighten up with measuring cups/spoon when adding compost and fertilizer. I also learned the anatomy of bulbs. Appreciate you taking the time to share ideas and details on how to do them.💫

[@michelleleehome8271]

So helpful! Love this video. Thank you so much for explaining the structure of each one and how to plant them. And thank you to the camera man for zooming in on the bulbs as you describe its parts. You have no idea how helpful it is to really see what you're talking about without having to try and strain my eyes

[@wtillett243]

Such an inspiration to make beautiful landscapes. Laura’s my favorite gardener.

[@margiejane1]

I'm so glad I stumbled onto your UA-cam channel months ago has really been helpful answering questions that I might have and such an inspiration with your beautiful gardens I live in an area with a very small yard and hopefully I can send you a couple of pictures of what I just plinanted I moved here in Central Indiana in September and I've had a clean slate

[@joyhamilton4248]

Thanks for the introduction to Cleopatra cannas!! We have yellow cannas and red ones but now we can add the Cleopatras to tie them together!!

[@shindees7676]

Loving the new structure where u jump from talking to visualising especially with the dahlias and more especially given I planted all mine the wrong way round last year hence there is nothing this year. I thought those nibs/nobs were growing roots. Well u learn something new every day! Thanks for sharing!

[@tanyareynolds2382]

Loved this video! Its always so nice to be given a new way to approach and think about things. I learned so much! Don't know what I would do without you guys! Probably have a boring, mainstream display. Thanks again!

[@BelindaShanle]

Love my dahlias that I have in pots and learned so much getting them fuller and more flowers, thank you.

[@danjanharris9089]

Really enjoyed this video of several bulb basics. So much information for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. I like how you add in design principals as well. Thanks so much!

[@StudioPashnada]

My dahlia order came yesterday. I thought I was pushing it by ordering a dozen LOL Your videos make me want to do more, more, more.
I love seeing your house & gardens develop. I always slow it down for the drone shots, trying to figure out where what was going on. If someone gets adventurous one day, it would be cool to see comparisons over the years.

[@karencundiff3192]

New to gardening and watching your videos daily. I'm obsessed!! Never planted a bulb. So when and how do I remove them in fall? How do I store them? If I pop these in my garden, how close can I place them to my perennials? So much to learn!! I'm zone 5b.

[@jnbond]

Very good info Laura! Thank you!! I'm a visual learner myself and found this so helpful!!

[@helenperalta3555]

This is so great. Thank you for this. I learn so much from you and your projects.

[@marilynruggeberg]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I have never grown Gladiolus before. It was one of my Grandma's Favorites and she planted them every year. I may have to see if I can find room to try them.

[@sallycapotosto6927]

Videos like these are so helpful - thank you! I was hoping you would include irises, though. They are blooming right now and I so want some in my garden too.

[@cassiemontoya1010]

Good suggestion! Maybe she'll include them in a future video.
In case you happen to get your hands on iris bulbs before she creates that video, just wanted to note that this one had such a variety of bulb types that you can probably still use it as a reference. One note is that there are a few different types of irises. Some have teardrop-shaped bulbs that look similar to the gladiolus in this video and are planted the same way (point up, a few inches deep). Others have rhizomes that look similar to the cannas in this video and planted the same way (long, wide rhizomes are planted horizontally, fairly shallow, with the growing tips pointing up). Sometimes, you might also find a garden center selling them as potted plants, in which case, you treat them like most other potted plants and transplant to the same soil depth.
I've had a couple irises die on me over the years, but the vast majority of the types I've tried have been REALLY forgiving and multiplied each year, so if you find some bulbs/plants you like the look of, I'd say give them a shot!

[@denisedorsey2889]

Because iris are spring blooming rhizomes you would need to plant them in late summer /early fall depending on your zone. They need time to get established before the first frost. You can be looking for them in garden centers later in the season.

[@michelleschmadeka66]

Floret Flowers has a new mini book out for download on her favorite varieties of Iris. Perhaps look at her channel.

[@patriciadulguime1576]

Russell is so close to his mana He loves you soo much Lara

[@elyhaile]

I planted a couple of Calla Lily’s last year from plants and I didn’t know they were bulbs. This year, even after our -20 winter nights and snow, they all grew back and even multiplied throughout the flower bed. They are so pretty with their leafs and flowers!

[@karenmurphy2950]

This will be my reference video now, thank-you.

[@vanessab2726]

Laura thank you so very much for your informative videos! I learn so much and get so much inspiration from you! I never knew much about fertilizing the plant, how to take care of my landscaping and I am so very glad that I found your channel God bless you ❤️ You also have a beautiful family and such a sweet cat. You exude a calm and peaceful demeanour. You can tell you have a very lovely temperament because the cats are always around you.

[@wynorawishum5860]

Thank you Laura. Great video. I am a visual learner as well so I love how you explain. You encourage me to try new things and be a better gardener.

[@ogadlogadl490]

If Russel ever sires a littler please allow me to purchase one of his babies. He’s SUCH a cool kitty!

[@Simplyfarmhouse7]

Good Morning everyone! Hope everyone is having a lovely day in your gardens!!

[@Tasha13.]

I think Russell should be on your merch, I would so buy a garden answer shirt that featured Russell! Whenever I watch your videos, I find myself looking for him (and Cheddar of course) 💜🐱💜

[@DarkAryen]

Super helpful video! But I miss seeing Iris in this compilation! It's really tricky to plant it and I'm a beginner with it. I'll search your channel for perhaps another video on how to plant it. 🤗

[@denisedorsey2889]

Iris are spring blooming. These bulbs are summer blooming. Iris rhizomes should be planted in late summer or early fall for blooms in the spring. The rhizomes should not be covered with mulch. In fact they are planted in a shallow hole.

[@AustinFlowers]

It’s so funny watching your videos and seeing the weather you experienced because I swear a couple days later we always get the same thing here in Minnesota. It’s kinda nice knowing what coming it’s like I get to see into the future lol

[@natalieb2160]

I am loving your videos. Everytime I watch one of your videos I learn something new. I also love you are a visual learner too you have such a great way of explaining what you do. 💐

[@DarkAryen]

I love watching Russel!! ❤️🐱❤️ I can't get enough of it. Can we please get a video of Russel around the garden?!? I promise you it'll get a 1 million views!! 😀

[@gracehSF]

I’ve always been intimidated with planting bulbs and always stuck to buying plants from nurseries. After seeing your success with dahlias in your cut flower garden, I decided to try planting dahlia tubers this year. The dahlias are growing beautifully so far ♥️. Thanks for a really informative video. I’m also a visual learner, so seeing you describe and point out all the particulars about the bulbs and then watching you plant them makes the whole process less intimidating. I’m going to try calla lilies next.

[@Fursflowersnfoliage]

Coffee time .

[@kellyy4525]

I'm visual as well and it helps SO much to see how I need to plant these bulbs! Thank you.

[@janiewilliams5803]

Thank you so much for this helpful info for beginning gardeners (like me).

[@jenniferhutchinson2999]

Laura you are such a great teacher to all of us! This is my first year growing Dahlias and glads and now I NEED every lily you mentioned 🤣🤣🤣 you are such a blessing to my gardening heart but terrible for my wallet 🤣🤣🤣 no worries it’s all for a good cause! 💗 What’s the saying “do what makes you happy!” Thank you always for the beautiful videos guys!

[@MrChipathenIsMyDoggo]

So happy for this!! I bought some bulbs at Costco in March and I just realized I have no idea what to do! 😆

[@jengus1951]

Morning!!! 53 & rain in northwest Ohio. Happy Memorial Day weekend!🇺🇸

[@sandygchildlaroo8022]

Hey Laura, your Family is always in my Prayers.. love you guys. there is a Rose I found that you would LOVE !! its called a "Polka", and its so amazing, your fav color,,, and it looks just like the pic,, :)

[@lizzt76]

Russell is adorable!!! Such a sweetheart!

[@bridgetjohnson9783]

We put caladiums in our front containers this year!!! They look so good! Zone 10a south FL

[@elisecurran9497]

Just keep an eye out for slugs, who like to eat the bulbs (central FL here).

[@lisasargent2841]

I love your kitty...he seems sweet & looks at you with love eyes. 💕🐾

[@lizshoemaker8713]

Good morning! Have a lovely, productive (or relaxing), plant and flower filled Memorial Weekend everyone!!! 💗💗💗

[@jessicajacobs1500]

Memorial weekend bark/mulch sales are for me!