
Our fall landscaping chores aren’t really complete unless we’ve planted bulbs that will show up as early spring flowers next year. When they pop up through the snow they tell us the winter doldrums are over and another growing season is about to begin.
While the weather is still nice, it’s a perfect time to do this last chore. Look for a place in the yard that will showcase these first flowers of spring not only for you, but also the neighbors and others who pass by. Spring color – or any seasonal color – should never be hoarded.
Once you know where you’re planting, select varieties of plants you want to see. Tried and true flowers include tulips, daffodils, hyacinth and crocus. Add edibles to the mix by planting garlic and saffron crocus. Next, determine the bloom times of each type of flower so you can group and plant them accordingly. Daffodils and crocus are early bloomers. Depending on the variety, tulips can have 3 different bloom times.
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