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digging up bulbs
Most bulbs love a good winter, but my gladiolas and dahlias say to dig them up before frost and store them inside until spring.
It's still warm out, but our usual frost date is fast approaching. I've never done this before, so I have some questions:
What do I do with the leaves? Do I just cut them off? Also, do I stick the bulbs in a paper bag? Will they be fine in the garage, or do I literally have to bring them inside?
Re: digging up bulbs
What zone are you in?
I'm in zone 5 and my glads and dahlias have survived winters in ground just fine.
I'm in zone 5b, in Indianapolis to be specific.
It can get as low as 20 below zero during nights in January.
I really don't want to dig them up, and they were all gifts, so it's not like I'm out a huge investment if I leave them in. I just would feel like a mean gardener to let them die in the cold.