Bulbs are cool

Everyone seems to forget about bulbs. Bulbs are the most overlooked tool of landscaping, didn’t used to be that way.

I am of the opinion that most Americans want instant gratification. We don’t want to wait six months for results from any particular endeavor, least of all any effort that requires physical work. I could be very wrong, maybe there is some other hidden reason. Not worth dwelling on it though. It is what it is, but it’s too bad, and I think these thoughts each time I see my little friends that I planted decades ago returning yearly to remind me of that day long ago that I took the leftovers out so they wouldn’t go to waste.

I planted these bulbs in 1978. They have been coming back reliably for the last 41 years. Bulbs bloom in the spring weather, and go dormant after flowering- saving it up for the next year. They are resilient and continue to propagate every year. If you are looking for beautiful Perennials to add color to your backyard, you may want to consider purchasing some bulbs in the fall. Don’t forget!

This is a picture that I took today of daffodil bulbs that I planted decades ago. They are about to flower.

April 2018- same bulbs as previous picture above.

This is a blueberry plant I planted for my customer in 1983. She says it’s the best plant on her landscape (many beautiful specimens on her property). She never even picks the berries- leaves ‘em for the birds. Brilliant maroon/burning red foliage beams through her kitchen in the warm afternoon setting September sun.