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Plant flower bulbs in a bulb lasagna

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Place different types of flower bulbs in layers to get many beautiful flowers with a long flowering time. Mix everything from tulips, daffodils, and various types of crocuses to create an impactful bulb lasagna. Learn how!
Plant flower bulbs in a bulb lasagna
Plant flower bulbs in a bulb lasagna
Spring bulbs and autumn bulbus - what is the difference

Spring bulbs and autumn bulbus - what is the difference

Tulips, hyacinths, alliums, gladioli, lilies, and snowflakes. The bulb plants are many and beautiful. But what is the difference between spring bulbs and fall bulbs? And how and when should they be planted? Let's dive into the world of flower bulbs.

Outdoor plants and garden
Therefore you should plant in the fall

Therefore you should plant in the fall

When fall is approaching and the nights get colder, it's easy to think that the gardening season is over, but nothing could be further from the truth. Fall is the perfect time to plant new perennials, shrubs, and trees. Even seeds can benefit from being planted in the fall.,Early in the fall, when the soil is still warm, it's easy for new plants to establish themselves. Fall rains and higher humidity help, and you don't have to run around with the watering can as often as when planting in spring and summer. The actual digging is also easier when the soil is moist.,,,As if that wasn't enough, fall is also an excellent time for dividing and moving plants. Since the plants are going into winter dormancy and the plant sap is sinking down into the roots, they are not as sensitive as in the summer.

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Make your own soil and mulch from autumn leaves and grass clippings

Make your own soil and mulch from autumn leaves and grass clippings

Despite the fact that soil and potting soil are some of the most fiddly things there are, it's not difficult to make your own – and it's a nice compliment to store-bought soil. Here are some of the methods that transform autumn leaves and grass clippings into garden gold.

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Get a head start in the garden for spring - prepare the soil already in the fall

Get a head start in the garden for spring - prepare the soil already in the fall

When the bed and garden are empty after the season's crops, it's easy to think that gardening is over, but with some simple steps you can already this fall prepare the soil for the upcoming season. That way, you can get started extra early and even get an extra harvest next season.

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Spring-flowering bulbs – how to do it

Spring-flowering bulbs – how to do it

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Onion lasagna - this is how you proceed!

A bulb lasagna is made by planting bulbs in several layers in the fall - to be greeted by a lavish blooming in the spring, where the flowers succeed each other. It's easy and fun to build a bulb lasagna in a larger pot, and you really get rewarded for your efforts when spring comes.

You need this for an onion lasagna

This is what you need to start making your own onion lasagna in a pot:Pot. A large pot with holes in the bottom where water can drain out. Preferably a pot that can withstand frost, so it doesn't crack during the winter.Clay balls. Clay balls to place at the bottom, to prevent soil from clogging the drainage.Proper soil. Nutrient-rich flower soil.Flower bulbs. Flower bulbs for the plants you want to bloom in the spring. Autumn bulbs with beautiful spring blooms include crocus, snowdrop, daffodil, tulip, hyacinth, scilla, and anemone.

Step by step onion planting

Drainage. Before planting the bulbs in soil, start by putting some pebbles at the bottom of the pot. These prevent excess water from damaging the bulbs.,Soil. Fill in with a thick layer of potting soil, about 10 cm.,The first bulbs. Place the largest bulbs at the bottom. The tip of the bulb should be facing upwards.,Layer by layer. Cover the first bulbs with soil and then add a layer of smaller bulbs, with a few millimeters of space between each. The spacing allows the other bulbs to freely grow upwards. Continue adding soil and bulbs in layers, with the smallest bulbs on top.,Let it rest until spring. Finish with a layer of soil, and gently press the soil down. Water the bulb lasagna thoroughly and place the pot in a sheltered place in the garden over winter. Done! When spring comes, the flowers will emerge and bloom in succession.,Tip: The closer you plant the bulbs, the closer the blooming will be.

Determine how the blooming should be

If you want a long flowering period, or do you want all the bulbs to bloom at the same time? If you choose the first option, select bulbs that bloom at different times and replace each other during the spring. Otherwise, you should choose varieties that bloom at the same time.

Long flowering

Tip number one for succeeding with a long flowering period, is to plant the bulb that blooms last at the bottom of the pot, and continue in the same way so that the bulb that blooms first is placed at the top of the soil layer. Crocuses bloom already in February, followed by snowflakes and daffodils.
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