The Bloom Blog

Staking and Supporting Gladiolus: Keeping Tall Stems Standing All Season

Staking and Supporting Gladiolus: Keeping Tall ...

Why Support Matters More Than Gardeners Expect Gladiolus spikes can reach four to five feet in height depending on the variety, and that vertical presence is a big part of...

Staking and Supporting Gladiolus: Keeping Tall ...

Why Support Matters More Than Gardeners Expect Gladiolus spikes can reach four to five feet in height depending on the variety, and that vertical presence is a big part of...

Watering and Feeding Gladiolus: What the Plant Needs at Each Stage

Watering and Feeding Gladiolus: What the Plant ...

Getting the Basics Right Makes a Difference Gladiolus are not a particularly fussy crop, but they do have specific moisture and nutritional needs that shift across the growing season. Understanding...

Watering and Feeding Gladiolus: What the Plant ...

Getting the Basics Right Makes a Difference Gladiolus are not a particularly fussy crop, but they do have specific moisture and nutritional needs that shift across the growing season. Understanding...

How to Grow Gladiolus in Containers and Small Spaces

How to Grow Gladiolus in Containers and Small S...

A Big Garden Flower That Works in Smaller Footprints Gladiolus have a reputation as a crop for wide open beds and long cutting rows, and while they certainly perform well...

How to Grow Gladiolus in Containers and Small S...

A Big Garden Flower That Works in Smaller Footprints Gladiolus have a reputation as a crop for wide open beds and long cutting rows, and while they certainly perform well...

Gladiolus Varieties Worth Knowing: How to Choose the Right Corm for Your Garden Goals

Gladiolus Varieties Worth Knowing: How to Choos...

More Varieties, More Decisions — Here Is How to Think About It Walking into gladiolus season with a full catalog in front of you is one of the better problems...

Gladiolus Varieties Worth Knowing: How to Choos...

More Varieties, More Decisions — Here Is How to Think About It Walking into gladiolus season with a full catalog in front of you is one of the better problems...

How to Grow Spring Planted Bulbs for Farmers Market and Bouquet Sales

How to Grow Spring Planted Bulbs for Farmers Ma...

Grow for Steady Weekly Income A strong market garden relies on crops that provide consistent stems across the Summer season. Spring planted Gladiolus and Dahlias bring bold focal blooms, while...

How to Grow Spring Planted Bulbs for Farmers Ma...

Grow for Steady Weekly Income A strong market garden relies on crops that provide consistent stems across the Summer season. Spring planted Gladiolus and Dahlias bring bold focal blooms, while...

Statement Gardens: Bold Color Combinations with Dahlias & Gladiolus

Statement Gardens: Bold Color Combinations with...

Start with a Clear Color Story Strong gardens begin with a defined palette. Choosing specific varieties ahead of planting makes the layout feel cohesive from the start. Large groupings of...

Statement Gardens: Bold Color Combinations with...

Start with a Clear Color Story Strong gardens begin with a defined palette. Choosing specific varieties ahead of planting makes the layout feel cohesive from the start. Large groupings of...

Designing a Cut Flower Garden with Gladiolus, Dahlias & Companion Perennials

Designing a Cut Flower Garden with Gladiolus, D...

Plan for Weeks of Harvest A strong cut flower garden begins with a layout that supports steady production from early Summer into Fall. Spring planted bulbs establish quickly in warming...

Designing a Cut Flower Garden with Gladiolus, D...

Plan for Weeks of Harvest A strong cut flower garden begins with a layout that supports steady production from early Summer into Fall. Spring planted bulbs establish quickly in warming...

The Role of Soil Temperature in Early Bloom Success

The Role of Soil Temperature in Early Bloom Suc...

Why Soil Temperature Matters More Than Air Temperature Early spring growth depends far more on soil temperature than on daytime highs. Bulbs and seeds respond to conditions below the surface,...

The Role of Soil Temperature in Early Bloom Suc...

Why Soil Temperature Matters More Than Air Temperature Early spring growth depends far more on soil temperature than on daytime highs. Bulbs and seeds respond to conditions below the surface,...

Dahlia Planting and Care Tips for a Standout Summer Garden

Dahlia Planting and Care Tips for a Standout Su...

Why Dahlias Deserve a Spot in Your Garden Dahlias have earned their reputation as one of the most rewarding summer flowers to grow. Planted in spring, these tubers establish quickly...

Dahlia Planting and Care Tips for a Standout Su...

Why Dahlias Deserve a Spot in Your Garden Dahlias have earned their reputation as one of the most rewarding summer flowers to grow. Planted in spring, these tubers establish quickly...

Color Psychology in Early Spring Gardens

Color Psychology in Early Spring Gardens

Why Color Feels Different at the Start of the Season Early spring light changes how color is perceived in the landscape. Lower sun angles and cooler temperatures soften contrasts and...

Color Psychology in Early Spring Gardens

Why Color Feels Different at the Start of the Season Early spring light changes how color is perceived in the landscape. Lower sun angles and cooler temperatures soften contrasts and...

Early Spring Bulbs That Signal the Season Is Changing

Early Spring Bulbs That Signal the Season Is Ch...

The First Signs Appear Before the Weather Fully Shifts Late winter often brings a strange mix of cold mornings and brighter afternoons. This is the moment when early spring bulbs...

Early Spring Bulbs That Signal the Season Is Ch...

The First Signs Appear Before the Weather Fully Shifts Late winter often brings a strange mix of cold mornings and brighter afternoons. This is the moment when early spring bulbs...

Succession Planting with Gladiolus and Spring-Planted Perennials

Succession Planting with Gladiolus and Spring-P...

Planning a Season That Lasts Spring planting sets the tone for the entire growing season. While it can be tempting to plant everything at once, spreading planting times creates a...

Succession Planting with Gladiolus and Spring-P...

Planning a Season That Lasts Spring planting sets the tone for the entire growing season. While it can be tempting to plant everything at once, spreading planting times creates a...