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What do they mean by plant tubers? Are these like flowering bulbs?

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What’sa Potato Onion you ask? Well it’s definitely not a potato, not even distantly related to those starchy tubers. No, it’s not some weird genetic cross between a potato and an onion. Potato onions are actually a type of onion that …

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Two weeks before your last frost date plant certified disease-free potato tubers. Cut tubers so each piece has two "eyes" or sprouts. Amend soil with compost and plant pieces one foot apart in a 12- inch deep trench.

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While gardeners in zones 8 and above can grow tender bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers year round, northern gardeners will need to dig and store these plants to overwinter them. The following guidelines will help you to successfully …

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Hi everyone

Welcome to this edition of your Gardening Weekly, today's edition is entitled:

What kind of plants will last year after year in the garden?

Different plants have different life spans.  Annual plants live only one year.  Perennial plants live for many years.  There are two types of perennial plants; woody perennials, which are shrubs and rose bushes, and herbaceous perennials, which make up the bulk of the perennial flower plants.  Our Gardening Made Easy, explains the differences in perennials and annuals and shows you how to start your own garden from each variety.  Let's take a look at this overview on flower gardens.

Annuals

Annuals generally propagate by seed and can be easily grown from seeds. Local garden centers also carry a variety of annual plants that can be easily transplanted into your garden. Established annuals should be planted in the garden in the spring after all danger of frost is past.

Each variety of annual will have different needs for sun exposure and water. Making sure that you give your annuals the proper sun exposure and water will give you longer lasting plants and more colorful blooms in your garden.

Perennials

Many perennials also propagate by seed and are easily grown from seed. However, unlike annuals, some perennials may not bloom the first season and will not reach their full growth for at least two years and often for three to four years. Perennials offer great advantages in the garden for their brilliantly colored blooms and because they do not need to be replanted each year.

Like annuals, perennials also have specific needs for sun exposure, watering and fertilizing.

Bulbs, Rhizomes and Tubers

Bulbs, rhizomes and tubers are part of the root systems of plants like Day Lilies, Iris, Tulips and many other perennial plants. Unlike annuals and perennials that are planted from seed, the bulbs and rhizomes must have at least two months at temperatures below 40° F in order to bloom. Therefore, these plants should usually be planted in the fall.

Learn more about perennials, annuals etc at our page Gardening Made Easy.

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