Tips On Growing Gladiolus
Gladiolus bulbs are one of the most popular additions to a summer garden, and are eagerly looked forward to every year. |
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After the threat of frost has passed, you can plant newly purchased gladiolus bulbs, or those that may have been stored.
Here are some tips on growing gladiolus:
Choose an area where the soil is exposed to a lot of sunshine throughout the day. Loosen the soil with mulch or add fresh garden soil to it. Place the gladiolus bulbs in holes that have been dug at least 4 to 6 inches deep and spaced minimum 4 inches apart. Water the bulbs once the spring rains will take care of the rest. However, if the weather is dry, then you need to water them occasionally.
Make sure the shorter gladiolas do not get shaded by other plants by weeding around them. All types need to be mulched so that moisture is maintained and water is conserved.
You will need to stake the Grandiflora type in case they are not supported. Finally, take pleasure in the bloom, get rid of the spent ones, keep watering and make sure the area remains tidy.
Allow the plant to die back naturally. Throughout summer the stalks will remain pretty and green. The seed pods and leaves can be dried upside down and used to add plenty of appeal to died fall arrangements. Once summer is over, trim back to 4 inches, which will let the nutrients come back to the bulbs. If you live in a colder area, then lift and store the bulbs during fall.
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