Spring Flowering Bulbs
As soon as the earth is workable (here in Niagara its sometimes from mid April onwards but the general rule appears to be the first week in May), begin planting late spring flowering and summer flowering bulbs. Plant bulbs six to eight inches below ground level to prevent spring frost damage.
If you find that a lot of spring flowering bulbs were lost to the cold, make note to remind yourself to replenish your stock in the fall. In my opinion , I think it’s a good idea to add bulbs every fall, as most varieties don’t last forever. There are a couple of exceptions of course the daffodil for one – much like Lassie they return faithfully year after year.much the same are the crocus and the grape hyacinth
Tulips stop blooming after a few years .as the bulbs need to be divided Some gardeners dig the bulbs up every other year and let them rest for a growing season, which is really a waste of time. I suggest simply planting a few dozen replacement bulbs in each fall and noting which the non flowerer’s are so they can be dug split and replanted.
Bulbs should be fertilized with bulb booster and bone meal and when they are first planted. For already established bulbs sprinkle a little bone meal and bulb booster around the shoots and work into the soil.
Mulching is a good idea, particularly during a dry spring.
