Each spring, tens of thousands of tulip bulbs adorned Stortz's yard, drawing in hordes of people to admire the vast garden.

Tulip bulbs thrive in zones with cool to cold winters and need a chilling period of about three months to rebloom. This chilling method can be achieved in the ground or outdoor storage areas.

This should be the first step in any tulip bulbs storage method, especially if you decide to buy tulip bulbs online. If your tulip bulbs are damaged, they won’t sprout again. Bulb condition is crucial ...

Tulip bulbs in the garden may rot if the soil is kept too wet. To avoid this, Nesvacil says to “Keep the soil light and dry, as tulips dislike soggy soil.

I choose and purchase generic tulip bulbs to plant, ones that aren’t reliably perennial anyway. These bulbs put on their best bloom the first year after being fall planted.

Grand Rapids Press File PhotoTulip Time step 1: Planting for America's Holland tulip bulbs is wrapping up before winter arrives, city officials say.HOLLAND — With the Tulip Time Festival less ...

It’s easy and fun to plant spring blooming bulbs in winter containers. Begin with a frost proof pot that is at least 9 in. deep. Place the bulbs on a 3 in. base of soil after mixing in the ...

I have about 80 tulip bulbs that I purchased in early November, and they have been in my extra fridge chilling. I still haven’t planted them since we have had such a mild winter.

By planting bulbs in pots, they are protected from hungry critters and can be overwintered in an unheated garage until spring. It’s best to choose a large plastic pot at least 18 inches in ...

Lisa Stortz leaves a legacy of delighting throngs of flower admirers at 25th Street and Humboldt Avenue South every spring.