Comments on: How to Store Tender Bulbs Over the Winter http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/how-to-store-tender-bulbs-over-the-winter/ Expert Advice on Home Improvement Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:35:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Betty Lucas http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/how-to-store-tender-bulbs-over-the-winter/#comment-45765 Betty Lucas Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:57:30 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=2034#comment-45765 Our first time with calla lily bulbs. What do we do so that they will bloom again next year? Do we trim the leaves down to the bulb, leave them alone, or do we dig up the bulb? If we dig up the bulb, how do we keep it till next spring? Thank you. Our first time with calla lily bulbs. What do we do so that they will bloom again next year? Do we trim the leaves down to the bulb, leave them alone, or do we dig up the bulb? If we dig up the bulb, how do we keep it till next spring? Thank you.

]]> By: Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/how-to-store-tender-bulbs-over-the-winter/#comment-45698 Julie Day Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:24:59 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=2034#comment-45698 Sue, if the succulents are hardy in your zone, you shouldn't have to do anything special over the winter. I would move the planter to a porch or sheltered area, simply to keep it from freezing and breaking in icy weather and to provide less-harsh conditions for the plants. Tender succulents (those rated for zones warmer than yours) will need to be put at least into an enclosed garage or basement, and tropical succulents (those rated for frost-free zones) will have to be brought into the heated indoors. Check out <a href="/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/winter-care-of-succulents/ " rel="nofollow">Winter Care of Succulents</a> for more info. Good luck! Sue, if the succulents are hardy in your zone, you shouldn’t have to do anything special over the winter. I would move the planter to a porch or sheltered area, simply to keep it from freezing and breaking in icy weather and to provide less-harsh conditions for the plants.

Tender succulents (those rated for zones warmer than yours) will need to be put at least into an enclosed garage or basement, and tropical succulents (those rated for frost-free zones) will have to be brought into the heated indoors.

Check out Winter Care of Succulents for more info.

Good luck!

]]> By: Sue http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/how-to-store-tender-bulbs-over-the-winter/#comment-45697 Sue Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:11:21 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=2034#comment-45697 I have several succulents growing in a strawberry pot and was wondering how to care for them for the upcoming winter months. I live in northeast Ohio and the winters get pretty rough here and I do not want these plants to die. Do you have any suggestions? Should I bring the planter in the house or leave it in my garage, which doesn't get any sun at all. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you in advance, Sue I have several succulents growing in a strawberry pot and was wondering how to care for them for the upcoming winter months. I live in northeast Ohio and the winters get pretty rough here and I do not want these plants to die. Do you have any suggestions? Should I bring the planter in the house or leave it in my garage, which doesn’t get any sun at all. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you in advance, Sue

]]> By: shirley http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/how-to-store-tender-bulbs-over-the-winter/#comment-45246 shirley Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:42:11 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=2034#comment-45246 I live in northern ontario and planted an elephant ear taro this spring.It grew at least 4ft tall.I have read many different ways for winter storage and I am not sure which one to use.I have to store the tuber {moist or dry] can any one suggest which is best? I live in northern ontario and planted an elephant ear taro this spring.It grew at least 4ft tall.I have read many different ways for winter storage and I am not sure which one to use.I have to store the tuber {moist or dry] can any one suggest which is best?

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