You can if you want to, but it isn't necessary. It is better to either leave them, or dig and transplant in the autumn. If you do want to store the bulbs, pack them in damp peat moss in an airy mesh bag and keep in a cool place.
Tulips planted in appropriate conditions tend to multiply and divide, and can be dug up and separated at will. This can be done annually. Lily bulbs also multiply, and it is recommended that a gardener pro-actively dig up lily bulbs every two or three years, and plant the expanded inventory of bulbs in a different location.
Yes, the gladiolus bulbs will need to be dug up in North Carolina. The bulbs can be stored during the winter months inside and replanted in the spring.
Depending on what bulbs. If you live in a climate of no winters (cold)... dig up bulbs and place them in your freezer for 3-4 months. In Spring plant again. Bulbs that don't require cold winter (like Amarylus), place in dark closet. When you see growth appear after months... take out and place back where you had them and start watering them. Do not water while in storage time.
Dig In - 2011 Bulbs 1-10 was released on: USA: 10 September 2011
Yes.
To properly plant snowdrop bulbs, choose a location with well-draining soil and partial shade. Dig a hole twice the depth of the bulb and place it with the pointed end facing up. Cover with soil and water thoroughly. Mulch the area to protect the bulbs during winter.
Yes, they are not hardy.
To plant tulip bulbs effectively in the ground, first choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Dig a hole about 6-8 inches deep and place the bulb with the pointed end facing up. Cover the bulb with soil and water thoroughly. Mulch the area to help retain moisture and protect the bulbs during winter.
As a perennial it can be left in the ground for between 5 and 10 years. Although clumps that become large, may be divided as and when necessary. Divide in early summer after the foliage has turned yellow. They can be put into onion sacks and stored in a cool place until ready for re planting
Yes, opossums may dig up and eat bulbs, particularly if they are easy to access. While they primarily feed on insects, fruits, and small animals, they will opportunistically consume bulbs if they are available. However, they are not the most common pests for bulbs, as other animals like squirrels and rodents are generally more likely to damage them.
Dig In - 2011 Winter Preparation 1-12 was released on: USA: 29 October 2011
they actually dont die in winter,they dig holes and have babies in the hole and survive there.