Adding bulbs to fill in borders
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Several approaches to combining bulbs with herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and trees to an already existing garden after assessing various factors such as exposure to sun, and acidity or salinity of the soil is presented. Several guidelines for selecting appropriate herbaceous perennials, their companions, ground cover and selecting bulbs is presented.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2005
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Blooming bogs: bulbs and bulblike plants can transform a troublesome soggy corner of the yard into a colorful garden
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Gardening with moisture loving plants is the natural solution for a wet area of yard with poor drainage. Tropical plants are ideal for warm climates and many bulb plants prefer wet soil. Some bog-loving plants include calla lilies, cannas, iris and elephant's ear.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2001
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Horticulture news and research important to American gardeners
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Different groups in the field of horticulture conduct various researches useful for American gardeners. The ways in which even the geographical conditions affect gardening are described.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2004
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