Don’t overlook bulbs when planting now for spring color
Easy autumn planting yields dazzling spring blooms from bulbs with roots and shoots formed. Water well, then let nature work. Explore minor bulbs like snowdrops and winter aconites for February or March emergence and plan sequential flowering from late winter to May.
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Guide to bulb planting and bloom timing by season
The article outlines a flowering bulb timetable from February to May, listing bulbs by their usual flowering windows and color ranges. It details when to plant, soil improvements for drainage, and ideal planting patterns from dense clumps to formal borders, with depth and spacing guidance for daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and other large bulbs. It also notes planting under deciduous trees for early blooms and stresses root development before deep freezes.
Fall Garden Prep Warns of Early Frost Risks and Bulb Lifting
Gardeners face the approach of autumn with reminders to protect tender houseplants moved indoors before sharp night chills. Lift early blooming bulbs such as gladioli and montbrellas now to avoid frost damage, while continuing to enjoy dahlias and cannas. Prepare evergreen and deciduous trees, mulch leaves for winter protection, and feed established shrubs to support winter resilience. Turn to page A-33.
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