Spring Flower Bulbs

When you think of the spring garden, chances are good that images of flowering bulbs pop into your mind, don’t they? Come April and May, our gardens are bursting with color from these blooming bulbs — but there’s no need to wait until then to enjoy some color in your garden.

There’s a large group of bulbs that bloom much earlier in the season, from late winter to early spring. Add some of these to your garden, and you’ve instantly extended your garden season simply by jump-starting it. Here are some of our favorites — they are perfect for mixing and matching, planting in masses, or tucking into your favorite containers!

After a long, cold winter, the first spring flowers are something to celebrate. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are among the cheeriest plants to pop up in gardens. Besides their season of bloom, these plants have one thing in common: they grow from bulbs. To enjoy their colorful blooms, you need to know how and when to plant the bulbs. The goal is to give the bulbs enough time to grow roots Comprar cialis generico barato en españa before the ground freezes and to literally chill out. After they get enough time in cold temperatures Serenata Flowers, they’ll start growing leaves and flowers. Check out these 13 best spring-blooming bulbs and find out how and when to plant them.

How Deep to Plant Spring Bulbs

Planting bulbs can seem complicated, but you can simplify the process by following this general rule of thumb: plant twice as deep as your bulb height. For instance, if the bulb is two inches tall, dig a hole and plant the bulb four inches down. You can also add a couple of inches of garden mulch on top of the soil after planting without hindering the bulbs when they emerge in spring.

When to Plant Spring Bulbs

While the depth may be a simple formula, exactly when to plant bulbs is not a specific date–it’s more of a window of time. In other words, the best time for planting spring-blooming bulbs depends on where you live more than your datebook. In general, aim for about four to six weeks before your area’s expected first fall frost. That will give your bulbs enough time to grow roots, but not enough time to produce leaves and flowers.