Planting Spring-Flowering Bulbs

Spring-blooming bulbs seem like such a miracle. Pop the little bulbs into the soil in fall and like magic, richly colored flowers emerge in early spring, often before the snow has even melted from the ground.

Of course, as with all gardening, you'll have better success if you follow a few time-honored tips and take the time to prepare the soil.

Where you plant bulbs is everything. Spring- blooming bulbs demand excellent drainage, for example. Ideal places include slopes, berms, raised beds, and any other spot where water can drain freely. Also, don't make the common mistake of planting spring-blooming bulbs closer than 4 feet from a house. The home's warmth will cause them to grow prematurely, harming their ability to bloom well and stay healthy year after year.

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