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Bulbs

Types of bulbs

Tulipa sp.

Hardy bulbs

Bulbs that are planted in the fall can spend the winter in the ground – they are hardy bulbs.
Dahlia

Non-hardy bulbs

Bulbs that must be sheltered from freezing weather are called non-hardy or tender bulbs.

Camouflage

Naturalised bulbs

Camouflaging bulb leaves

Here are a few solutions that can help mask the unsightly leaves of spring-flowering bulbs.

Squirrels

Sciurus carolinensis

Squirrels and bulbs

If you have problems with squirrels digging up your newly planted spring bulbs, you can try these deterrents.