Wednesday 21 September 2011

When is the best time in spring to plant flower bulbs?

I want to plant several different kinds of bulbs in my front yard garden. Will I have to change up the soil or mulch? I'm not sure if I should re do the whole garden or not. I just bought this house 6 months ago and the front garden is nice but I want to brighten it up with color. The soil feels and looks fine. Also any time in the spring thats the best? Such as late March or mid-April? Thanks in advance!When is the best time in spring to plant flower bulbs?Sorry, I'm really not trying to be difficult but.... Different types of bulbs like to be planted at different times. An example would be daffodils. They wanted to be planted in fall so they could be gathering strength during the winter. They would then be among the first to pop up during very early spring. Bulbs you plant now will likely bloom much later. There is so much info on the internet now. You can have fun researching which ones you want, whether they want sun or shade, sandy soil or loamy soil, heavy or light water etc....

Also, You should consider planting bulbs for later color but fill in the space and get immediate visual results by planting annuals or some perrenials not in buld form.

Most of all have fun!
When is the best time in spring to plant flower bulbs?
in mid march mid april if soil is good and nothing was planted there before, just turn over soil then plant the bulbs good luck make sure there's good weather first i don't where u live state wise
When is the best time in spring to plant flower bulbs?
Many bulbs need to be planted in the fall befroe the first frost. either talk to your local nursery or google the ones you re intested in.
Most bulbs benefit from being planted in the autumn so they can be ready for the spring. If planting individual bulbs you need not dig the soil. Use a bulb planter instead.
during Autumn before winter.... cold temperature during winter have a positive effect on flower bulbs... it induce flower bulbs to grow faster and produce flower earlier...
i agree with michael.