Bulb Planting Basics Planting bulbs is very easy once you get the hang of it. The most popular types of bulbs are Fall and Spring bulbs. Generally speaking, you can plant them year round until the ground is frozen. When you are buying them, you want to look for the biggest bulbs possible. The bigger the bulb, the bigger your flower will be when it grows and blooms. This guideline will provide you with a few bulb planting tips that will ensure that you end up with a beautiful garden. If you would like to browse a wide selection of bulbs, check out stores like Gardens Alive! and Brecks. Preparing the Ground You need to prepare your garden bed before you even think about planting. Removing weeds is a very important aspect of preparation. If your garden is full of weeds, the bulb will be competing with the weeds for water and room to grow. You should also prepare the soil in your garden bed before you plant. As a general rule, a combination of two parts top soil to one part compost is a great mixture. If you are going to be growing your bulbs in pots instead of the ground, make sure that there is plenty of drainage in the bottom of the pot. How Far to Dig One of the most difficult aspects of planting bulbs is deciding how far they need to be placed in the ground. Too many people make the mistake of digging a 1 to 2 inch hole for their bulbs to be buried in. That is simply not enough depth. As a general rule, you dont want to be planting bulbs that are smaller than 1 inch because the flower that blooms will be very small. The hole that you dig for your bulbs should be at least three to four times deeper than the bulb itself. For example, if you have a bulb that has a depth of 2 inches, your hole should be at least 6 to 8 inches deep. Top or Bottom? Many people have a hard time figuring out which side of the bulb is the top and which side is the bottom. If you plant your bulb upside down, you are not going to get a flower from that bulb because the stem will be pointing in the wrong direction. You may notice that some bulbs that you purchase are specifically labeled to let you know where the top of the bulb is. However, if you are unable to distinguish between the top and the bottom, simply plant the bulb on its side. The stem will be able to find its way up as long as there are no roots, weeds, rocks or other debris in its path. To find Gardens Alive! coupons or Brecks coupons, visit UltimateCoupons Stephen Thiele is a freelance writer for UltimateCoupons
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:50:38 +0000
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