bulb garden ideas

How do I arrange my garden bulbs?

Most bulbs are somewhat flat on the bottom and pointy at the top. Place the bulbs with the pointy side up, and position the bulbs so that daffodil bulbs are 4 to 6 inches apart and tulips are 3 to 6 inches apart. Smaller bulbs, like crocus bulbs, can be planted 2 inches apart.

What can I plant with bulbs?

Crocus, miniature Iris and Wildflower Tulips are also excellent with the Speedwells. Creeping Thyme is another equally beautiful groundcover to mix with bulbs like Wildflower Tulips, Muscari, Crocus and miniature Daffodils.

How many bulbs can you plant together?

Grouping Bulbs - With spring flowering bulbs such as Tulips or Daffodils, plant at least twelve bulbs of one variety in a grouping. The more bulbs planted of one variety and colour, the greater the impact. The smaller Spring Bulbs, such as snow Crocus, should be planted in groups of 50 bulbs or more to have impact.

How do you mark where bulbs are planted?

Plant tags will identify the plant and mark their location, but can be unsightly. Try placing a colorful dowel rod, golf tee or short bamboo stake at the base of these plants. Or mark their spot with bulbs. Plant spring flowering bulbs next to these plants to extend the bloom time and help prevent damage.

What happens if you plant bulbs in the spring?

Waiting until spring to plant the bulbs will not satisfy these requirements, so spring-planted bulbs will likely not bloom this year. ... The bulbs likely won't bloom this spring, but they may bloom later in the summer, out of their normal sequence, or they may just wait until next year to bloom at the normal time.

Should I soak bulbs before planting?

The following tips will help you grow healthy, beautiful flowers. Soak fall-planted bulbs for 12 hours in warm water before planting. ... Soaking allows suitable bulbs to absorb enough water to begin growth immediately, saving two or three weeks of time.

What happens if you plant bulbs upside down?

It will still grow, even if it's upside-down, although the plant will be unnecessarily stressed and may eventually die if left upside-down. You can always dig up the bulb after it has finished flowering to see which side the leaves have emerged from (that's the top of the bulb).

What time of year should I plant bulbs?

Tulips, Daffodils, Fritillaria and all other spring flowering bulbs can be planted throughout September, October and November. Many types will perform perfectly well, even if planted well in to December but the trick is to get them in before the risk of frost, so that they can start producing roots.

Should I soak dahlia tubers before planting?

Very little moisture will set the tuber's growth in motion, if there is any life in it. Water often starts rot. It doesn't make sense to soak tubers in water, as their fine feeder roots are destroyed when originally dug from the ground... they can't drink water without them.

What is the best month to plant daffodil bulbs?

The best time to plant daffodil bulbs is in the fall (exact timing can range anywhere from September to late November, depending on where you live). The soil needs to have cooled off, but the ground still needs to be workable when you plant.

Will bulbs grow through ground cover?

Ground covers and bulbs make an even better marriage: Bulbs will grow right through the ground cover, bloom, then disappear from sight until the following year. ... Leave spaces between each cluster of bulbs to interplant ground covers, annuals, or perennials, which will help cover up the foliage of the bulbs as they fade.

What can I plant on top of bulbs in pots?

Plant your bigger bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils, deeper. Cover them with soil, then plant smaller bulbs, such as crocus, grape hyacinth, or snowdrops, directly above them.

How do you mark plants?

The Best Way to Label Garden Plants

When starting seeds, I use these plastic labels from Amazon with a sharpie. ...
Garden labels should last all season. ...
I love using these aluminum labels that are easy to emboss with a ballpoint pen for trees and long-lived plants in the garden.
However, many of my garden plants are annuals.

How do you cut perennials for the winter?

Flags are a good way to temporarily mark plants. Marking perennials with sturdy, winter-proof markers is a good idea. And October is a great time to do this, before the plants die back to indistinguishable masses.

What bulbs can I plant now for spring?

When to plant bulbs

Plant spring-flowering bulbs, such as daffodils, crocus and hyacinths, preferably by the end of September.
Plant tulips in November.
Plant hardy summer-flowering bulbs, such as lilies, alliums and crocosmia, in September and October.

What are the best bulbs to plant in spring?

Spring-Planted Bulb Varieties

Anemone.
Begonias.
Caladium.
Calla Lilies.
Canna Lilies.
Crocosmia.
Dahlias.
Freesia.

Can I plant fall bulbs in the spring?

Forcing Your Bulbs Indoors

After blooming, some bulbs, such as daffodils and grape hyacinths, can be planted in the garden in the spring, although it will take them at least few years to fully recover. So, if you have some bulbs left over that didn't get planted this fall, give forcing a try.

How late is too late to plant bulbs?

This means that you can plant bulbs as late as January – if you can dig a hole deep enough to plant. Plant tulips and daffodils as late as the end of January! This way, they'll develop roots through the spring, and bloom later than usual. Keep in mind that bulbs planted in late January may have smaller blooms.

How long do bulbs last if not planted?

Most bulbs, if stored correctly, can be kept for about 12 months before needing to be planted. The longevity of flowering bulbs is largely determined by the adequacy of the storage provided.

Should I soak my tulip bulbs before planting?

Planting depth: Plant 5" deep. Soak bulbs for 2 hours in luke warm water before planting.