Whats the difference between a narcissus, daffodil and jonquil?
(A) Narcissus is the botanical name for daffodils. Daffodil is the common English name for the genus narcissus. Narcissus and daffodil can be used interchangeably. Jonquil is one small group or type of daffodil bulb in the genus of narcissus. Q) I need to move some of my spring bulbs. When can I do that? (A) Anytime in the spring is good if you are careful to dig a large enough root ball so as not to disturb the threadlike roots. However, it’s usually best to wait until the foliage dies back naturally. The dormancy period for spring bulbs is summer, not winter. Q) What shall I do for soil that grows annuals and perennials too large and weedy, but weak-stemmed? It probably would be best if you used less nitrogen in the soil and more phosphorus and potassium. Use a 0-10-10 fertilizer, or something similar, 2 lbs per 100 sq.ft. for one or two applications. Excess nitrogen usually disappears rapidly.
