Planting Fall Bulbs Guide

Planting Tips for Fall Bulbs

1.  Dig a trench for bed planting or individual holes for individual bulbs or groups of bulbs.

2.  Dig holes 8 inches deep for larger bulbs and 5 inches deep for smaller ones.

3. Loosen soil with a rake to aerate it.  Mix in some peat moss to improve soil drainage.  Place bulb in hole with point facing up.  Do not push them into soil with point facing down.

4.  Space large bulbs 8 inches apart and smaller bulbs 1 to 2 inches apart.

5.  Cover bulbs with soil and give them plenty of water.  Add 2-3 inches of mulch to protect from cold and moisture loss.

6.  For best results, add fertilizer immediately after planting and then again before and after flowering.






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