Plant your spring bulbs in autumn to ensure a colourful display next spring. From daffoldils to tulips, our top tips will show you to plant and care for your bulbs.
Planting spring-flowering bulbs
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Plant spring-flowering bulbs in autumn for colour from winter into late spring. September and October suit many types. Check the packet for individual timings, as tulips are often planted later.
Prepare the ground and judge the depth. Improve the soil if needed. As a guide, set smaller bulbs around twice their height deep and larger ones around three times their height. A 5 cm daffodil bulb would sit with its base around 15 cm below the surface.
Plant point upwards. Space bulbs about two to three bulb widths apart and firm the soil gently. For a group, dig one broad hole and arrange the bulbs in it. Label the spot so you can find it later. Water in if conditions are dry.
