Tulip bulbs compare favorably in price with other annuals,” Montgomery says. If you plan on growing tulips as annuals, you don’t have to do anything to them after they bloom other than dig ...

When planting the larger varieties, planting them in groups of 10 or more looks best. Smaller growing types should be planted in drifts of at least 25 bulbs and 50 will look even better.

Planting tulip bulbs is an act of faith. We tuck them in the ground in the fall with hopes of watching them emerge and burst into joyful color in the spring. Sadly, our hopes are often dashed by ...

How and When to Plant Tulips While planting tulips can be distilled down to the phrase "dig, drop, done," there's a little more to know about planting the bulbs properly. Tulips need a period of ...

While it’s ideal to simply plant your bulbs in the fall and see them sprout up come early spring, in warmer climates (zones 8 to 11) you may have to pre-chill your bulbs, shares the tulip expert.

So much so that centuries ago, Europeans—who didn’t know when to plant tulip bulbs or how to grow them—saw the Middle Eastern flower as a luxury item and would pay any amount to have one.

Here’s a primer on planting your own personal bulb garden that can serve you in two ways: visual spring delight (of course) and as a cutting garden to bring the bulb bling indoors.

Remember, when planting tulips, the pointy side of the bulb goes up. Next, layer more potting soil on top—at least 6-7 inches of it—and tamp it down a bit with your hands, since potting soil ...

A tulip’s full-grown height can range from six inches to two feet tall - so planting at the right depth is crucial to allowing your bulb to grow while being well-supported by the soil bed around ...

Bulb-planting in the fall is always an act of hope. This year, it becomes a form of therapy. When the crocuses, daffodils and tulips next flower, we will be assured of at least one thing: It won ...

Q: I saw tulip and daffodil bulbs for sale at the store. I remember my mom having tulips, but she also had problems growing them, as I recall. I would like to plant some, but I don’t want problems.

This means most large bulbs like tulips or daffodils will be planted about 8 inches deep while smaller bulbs will be planted 3 to 4 inches deep. Planting depth is measured from the bottom of the bulb.