BEAUTIFUL BLOOMING BULBS — Cont’d from page 139
“For bed prep, bulbs like well-drained soil, so avoid low-lying areas,” says Hrycyna. “After there’s been a rain, assess where in the garden you have the best drainage, and whether there is full sun, because in addition to drainage, a lot of the bulbs require as much sun as you can get. Six hours of daily sunlight is considered full sun, which bulbs crave.” Loosen up the soil but don’t make it too rich with fertilizers. “Clay buster will help break up that binding clay through the winter and make it easier for plants to come through the soil in spring,” she says. “Planting with bone meal will give plants some locked-in organic matter for development when they come out of dormancy.” Once your site is prepped, plant at a depth about three times the size of the bulb. Whatever you do, do not plant your bulbs upside down. They go into the ground pointy side up and root side (which looks like hairs) down. If you are unsure, plant them sideways and they will make their way up. For a more natural look, avoid straight rows of “little soldiers.” Hrycyna says clusters look better. “Try to scatter them and plant them where they land.”
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