When to Plant Tulip Bulbs in Containers. In conversation with gardening expert Tony O'Neill from Simplify Gardening, he tells us that tulip bulbs should ideally be planted in containers during the ...

How to plant tulip bulbs. Step 1: Prepare the soil “Before planting, prepare the planting area. Do this by loosening it to a depth of 12 inches,” says Trautz Awot.

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 ...

Why plant a dedicated bulb garden. Tulips are part of the beautiful collective group of the zillion assorted shapes, sizes, colors and fragrances of spring and summer bulbs.

Knowing when to plant tulip bulbs is the key to a colorful garden come spring. The best time to plant is in fall for beautiful blooms that appear in springtime.

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.

Now, growers say they need full sun and that is true if you want them to return or if you live in the North. I live in USDA zone 7 and they are not as good to return for me so I plant mine with a ...

Plant the tulip bulbs with the flat side facing the rim of the pot. The first leaf of each bulb will grow out facing the outside, creating a more attractive planting.

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 ...

While tulip bulbs are often left in the ground, those planted in pots or areas with heavy summer rains may benefit from being dug up and stored until fall planting time.

By planting bulbs in pots, they are protected from hungry critters and can be overwintered in an unheated garage until spring. It’s best to choose a large plastic pot at least 18 inches in ...