I always put a sheet of chicken wire over my containers to keep critters out from digging. I will try pepper flakes, too. I have the same problem you do.
Thank you, I am enjoying the insight that you are giving me, I grew up on a farm, but no flowers, except for the ROSES my foster grandmother grew and they were so beautiful !!!....I am interesting in TULIPS..for the state of MD.. and i want to start pot growing so that I can get the feeling of planting these beautiful plants, and hopefully others in time....Thanks again.."PEACE ON EARTH"...
I haven't had any issues but we have had drought for the past few years and I make sure to use well draining soil. If I lived in an area where there was a lot more rain I would cover or keep the containers in an area that did not get too much water. Like on my covered porch.
If you have got them, plant them. No matter how late it is, they will do better planted than not. If the ground is not frozen then go for it. I am still planting bulbs myself.
The bulb containers at the start of the video were stunning! Thinking of planting some bulbs in containers, too, but will probably sink them into the ground because I fear that the bulbs may not come up properly if left above ground. But you seemed to have success - looking forward to next spring's display!
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse I was thinking of keeping them inside until they pop up and then transplant outside. I'm in NC, zone A. They're spring bulbs Triteleia Mixture and Liatris. I also have a Hosta Blue, but it came with roots.
It is rice hulls. The outer shell on rice that is removed when it is processed. Rice hulls are used as litter for small animals and can be used to keep potting mediums from compacting rather like perlite does.
@@deondrasteward2671 Yes, it is. Rice is continually being grown and this is a by-product that is now used instead of being burned. You can find it at Feed Stores, usually. At least that is where I find it here. It is a bit different to work with but you get used to it. I am always looking for alternatives to Peat, which is widely used but not ecofriendly.
your cats are adorable. great video.
Thank you! 😊 They are so much fun.
I always put a sheet of chicken wire over my containers to keep critters out from digging. I will try pepper flakes, too. I have the same problem you do.
Yes, the chicken wire is a great method. The pepper flakes need to be reapplied as they lose their potency after awhile.
Gorgeous you and the flowers
Thank you, very kind of you to say.
Thank you, I am enjoying the insight that you are giving me, I grew up on a farm, but no flowers,
except for the ROSES my foster grandmother grew and they were so beautiful !!!....I am interesting in
TULIPS..for the state of MD.. and i want to start pot growing so that I can get the feeling of planting these beautiful plants, and hopefully others in time....Thanks again.."PEACE ON EARTH"...
Wonderful! Container growing is fun and really very easy. I wish you success!
Do you ever cover the pots during extremely wet winters? Do you ever have a problem with the bulbs rotting?
I haven't had any issues but we have had drought for the past few years and I make sure to use well draining soil. If I lived in an area where there was a lot more rain I would cover or keep the containers in an area that did not get too much water. Like on my covered porch.
How late can I plant bulbs? I live in North Carolina.
If you have got them, plant them. No matter how late it is, they will do better planted than not. If the ground is not frozen then go for it. I am still planting bulbs myself.
The bulb containers at the start of the video were stunning! Thinking of planting some bulbs in containers, too, but will probably sink them into the ground because I fear that the bulbs may not come up properly if left above ground. But you seemed to have success - looking forward to next spring's display!
In the ground mine get eaten by gophers and voles. They do beautifully in containers.
I have a lot of squirrels, can I start my spring bulbs inside in pots and transplant later?
Yes, you can but squirrels will also dig them up out of your pots unless you cover them with a mesh or some kind of protection.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse I was thinking of keeping them inside until they pop up and then transplant outside. I'm in NC, zone A. They're spring bulbs Triteleia Mixture and Liatris. I also have a Hosta Blue, but it came with roots.
You were adding "rice ???" I can not figure out what you were saying.
It is rice hulls. The outer shell on rice that is removed when it is processed. Rice hulls are used as litter for small animals and can be used to keep potting mediums from compacting rather like perlite does.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse Oh wow! I have never heard of that. Super interesting. So, it is a more ecofriendly option?
@@deondrasteward2671 Yes, it is. Rice is continually being grown and this is a by-product that is now used instead of being burned. You can find it at Feed Stores, usually. At least that is where I find it here. It is a bit different to work with but you get used to it. I am always looking for alternatives to Peat, which is widely used but not ecofriendly.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse wow! thank you so much! I will be inquiring around my area.
Are you saying 'rice hulls' at 10:20? Just ordinary rice?
Rice Hulls, what they remove from rice before packaging.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse Thanks. I'll look into that further. I think Home Depot sells that (but in Canada??).
Well did the Cayenne Pepper flakes work fro your bulbs?
Yes, I had no more issues with the raccoons digging it up but a fellow gardener told me it did not deter the squirrels digging up hers.