Potted tulips

TULIPS!!! 
I planted the bulbs and pansies late last fall in October.  

They look great in this large pot (seen below) next to my water feature! 

I placed some other pots right next to the rose garden to bring some color to that area of the yard since the roses won't bloom for a while.

I tried to cram as many bulbs in the pots as I could.  The standard is 3 - 4" apart.  My wife's favorite color in landscaping is pink and they turned out really nice this year! The best tulips come from New York from a company called Van Bourgondien.   Don't buy from "big box" stores -- they're cheap and you'll be disappointed in the size of the tulips.  I use a good potting mix from a nursery or garden center.  Because we had a very dry winter, I had to water the pots periodically (every two weeks).  Now I water them about twice a week, depending on the weather. 

Any questions?  Ask me in the comments section below.

Questions I'd like you to comment on:
What do you put in your pots?
What's your favorite color of tulips?
How many tulips do you have in your yard right now?

Lush Lawns and Summer Annuals

LUSH LAWNS:
With a lot of rain and a bit of sun and warm temperatures lawns are looking good! If you haven't had a chance to fertilize your lawn yet may I recommend 32-3-8 from IFA.  I have been using this product for a couple of years now and I really like the deep green it gives grass for a fairly long period of time (2 months).

GETTING RID OF LAWN WEEDS: 
 Also, if you have a few of those pesty dandelions popping up just get a bottle of the pre-mixed broadleaf dandelion killer at Lowe's or Home Depot.  It works great and you can hit exactly where you have the problem.  Just remember to read the label for directions.  Most of the time you need to wait 24 hours before getting the dandelion wet after spraying.

SUMMER ANNUALS:
By the way, even though you maybe tempted to plant those summer annuals right now- DON'T DO IT! I know that all the nurseries have your favorite flowers out now but resist the temptation. It doesn't take much to send temperatures below freezing some night and turn those Geraniums or Impatiens to an early death.

Plus, my tulips are still thriving!  I planted them in every square inch of my yard and I'm not tempted to plant those summer annuals just yet!

I'd love to hear from you!
What do you do to keep your lawn green?
What summer annuals are you most excited to plant?