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Planning & Selecting BulbsIf you're planting hardy bulbs, which can be left in the ground all winter, the best place to plant is in an area naturally covered by light shade during the warmest part of the day, such as under tall trees. Popular hardy bulbs include crocus, galanthus, grape hyacinth, scilla, tulip and daffodil. |
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Planting bulbs in your gardenThere are a wide variety of bulb types, offering limitless options for care, condition, color and height. Before you begin, create a plan for your bulbs, choosing the proper varieties based on the look you want and the maintenance you're willing to provide. Multiple varieties can be mixed depending on light conditions, climate and, of course, personal taste. Spring bulbs should be planted in the fall, and summer bulbs need to be planted in the spring. |
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Watering BulbsWhen the plants are a few inches tall, begin watering to keep them evenly moist throughout the growing and blooming period. Bulb roots grow deep; watering should be thorough, not just a surface sprinkling. The amount of water, of course, depends on the amount of rainfall. |
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We have had unseasonably warm weather and I see my bulbs are sprouting. What should I do?Bulbs are built to take the cold weather, so try not to worry. Some bulbs such as grape hyacinth routinely sprout in the fall; others may show some leaves if the fall is a long warm one. Over winter, although the foliage may become a bit bedraggled, it will not hurt the plants as long as the flower buds are not showing. Adding soil might cause them to rot. You might toss a bit of straw or other light fluffy mulch such as evergreen boughs over the area, but in most cases it isn't necessary. Of course, you will certainly need to remove any mulch layer in the spring so they can sprout normally as the weather moderates. |
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When should I plant tulip bulbs?Plant tulips in October through late November, when the soil has cooled to below 50°F. This temperature is essential to root development. Tulips will grow in most soil types, but if your soil is particularly sandy or heavy clay you would greatly benefit from loosening the soil and the addition of organic material such as compost, peat moss, etc. A few handfuls of pea gravel at the very bottom of the planting hole would also be beneficial as tulips demand excellent drainage. |
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