Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just beginning, these ten tips will guide you through the essential steps for successfully planting spring bulbs in October. From selecting the right bulb ...
"Unlike spring bulbs, it's good to plant tulips a little later as this reduces the possibility of a disease called tulip fire which produces brown spots and withered leaves," Diarmuid explains.
Plant bulbs now. You cannot wait until spring to plant tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus and many more. They must be planted in fall. These bulbs have been out of the ground since May.
Gardeners should plan to plant bulbs in the fall, ideally after the first frost. Bulbs need a period of cold, typically 60-90 days, to bloom properly in the spring. Gardeners have a fairly wide ...