Ask-a-Dave's-Gardener: Need info on Glads, 2 by blucrz

blucrz wrote:
Hi.

For the first time this spring I planted a mixed lot of garden center variety glad bulbs of varying colors. I am starting to pull some out to over-winter and replant in the spring. I have a few questions...

1. Everything I read says to pull the old bulb off the bottom of the new bulb and throw it out. What happens if I store the old/new bulb combo still joined and plant replant in the spring? Won\'t the old bulb still help feed the new one?

2. i am tempted to save the old shriveled bulbs that i have removed from some of my new growth... is there any point? Will they grow again in the spring if I replant them? Seems a waste to throw them out if there is a hope I may get some new growth from them...

3. Cormlets... do i try to leave them attached to the new bulbs and replant together in the spring, or remove and plant them separately?

4. Roots on new bulbs.... Should I cut them back to the bulb or leave them attached?

I\'ve tried to take some pics to help with the questions.

Thanks!