Fall is when we need our bulbs most because cooler weather and winter’s moisture helps those little guys grow like crazy for us once summer starts heating up again!
For an everlasting bloom-filled season here are some tips on where/when they’ll thrive best.
1. Choose Quality Bulbs
If you want to have a big impact with your flowers, buy the best bulbs. High quality flower bulb starts at $15 for package of 20!
High-quality plants come from sturdy and plump ones without wrinkles or soft spots on them. Look out for larger sizes too which usually brings more blooms than smaller sized versions do in most cases due their increased vigor when grown under higher stress levels caused by weather conditions such as longer days during summertime months where temperatures may exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 Celsius).
2. Know When to Plant
The best time to plant bulbs is early. Use September and October for spring-time plants, like daffodils or tulips; these will go into bloom before the first frost kicks in!
Other summer bloomers can wait until planting after all danger of cold weather has passed.
Check package directions on timing as well as sunlight requirements – many need direct sun exposure but some fare better with afternoon shade.
3. Check the Depth
Not all bulbs can be planted at the same depth. How deep they need to be depends on bloom time and variety, but generally you should always check package directions for your specific type of plant as well!
Pointy side up is normally recommended when planting in soil so make sure that’s where yours go too- unless it says otherwise (which sometimes happens).
4. Give Them Nutrients
Your bulbs will need a stable, nutrient-rich soil to thrive during the winter months and bloom time.
You can get this by testing your own garden’s pH level or running simple tests on its texture with an emery board before planting in order for each type of flower you’re growing individually needs what they are best at!
5. Water After Planting
After you plant your bulbs, don’t forget about them! Give the soil around and in between each one a good soaking.
Moisten everything well with enough water so that there are no air pockets left; this will help keep their roots nice and plump while they’re getting established before finally blooming come springtime.
6. Protect From Critters
Did you know that pesky critters like squirrels, rats and rabbits might be eating your bulbs right out from under them? Well if ever planted a bulb in confident it would germinate then this could actually happen.
It’s easy enough to protect against with some chicken wire… after all they can’t chew through anything as tough as metal!
Once I see those little green shoots coming up though – well my metallic mulch has saved me some time (and work).