Planting Tulip Bulbs
Executive Summary about Planting
Tulip Bulbs by Lee Dobbins
Unlike other
flowers, planting tulip bulbs requires a bit of thought and work. Also, you
should plan for dividing and also to replace the bulbs every five to six years.
The hole
must be dug to a depth of ten inches and the soil at the bottom should be left
a little loose to ensure that air and water reach in and around the bulb in the
hole. You must put back two or three inches of the soil you dug up, then the
soil will have a good amount of air.
The hole
should receive the round end of the bulb and the pointy end should face you.
You should take care with the depth, too deep and they will not come up, too
shallow and they will get dug up by garden critters.
The most
vibrant gardens will be the ones where the gardener used manure or compost to
fill in the holes during planting, rather than just regular fill dirt. The
surface should be firmly packed so animals don't dig up your beautiful tulips, but be careful not to jostle the bulbs out
of place.
Tips To Remember When Planting
Tulip Bulbs
Executive Summary about Planting Tulip Bulbs by Amin Wilson
Planting
tulip bulbs can be a beautiful and simple addition to a garden if a few
guidelines are followed. If planted correctly, they can produce flowers for up
to five seasons.
Tulips are
spring bloomers. They are planted in the autumn, ideally before the first
frost.
Very few
tools are needed when planting tulips. A simple garden trowel will do, or more
specified devices like a bulb dibber or a bulb auger attached to a cordless
drill are available.
Strategically
placing the bulbs when first planting is important because that is exactly
where the flower will bloom. Placing the bulbs in the soil at an even depth is
also important because that will ensure the tulips will bloom at the same height. They
should be spaced 6 inches apart. Plant in an area where they can get as much
sun as possible, however they will grow in partial shade.
Tulips will
grow in any type of soil, but manure or sandy compost is
recommended. The tip to remember is to make sure the soil is well drained. When
planting, it is advised to dig the hole 4-6 inches deep. It will depend on the
variety of the tulip and if pests are in the area. If pests are present, such as
mice, spider mites or aphids, they will need to be planted deeper.
Water the
newly planted bulb only if the soil is dry. Too much water will result in them
rotting in the ground.
Early
blooming tulips flower in April and the later bloomers in June. Fertilizing the
soil in the spring and fall will also help with the following season's blooms.
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