Tulips, crocus, daffodils, snowdrops and alliums bloom with different colors, heights and sometimes at different times of the season.
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Gardentalk – The bulbs have arrived
Store bulbs in a cool, dry and dark place for now. Don’t start planting until the end of September or early October, or at least until just before the ground freezes and the snow falls.
Gardentalk — Where are the blooming bulbs?
Some bulbs may still be buried by snow, but those that have already emerged are in danger of being hard-frosted by overnight temperatures in the 20s.
Gardentalk – Stock up on bulbs
Store your new bulbs in a cool, dry place like a garage or basement until it’s time for planting in October.
Gardentalk – Annual bulb planting primer
How to plant bulbs in a raised bed or hillside with adequate sun, good drainage, and the proper spacing and depth. And, the pointy end always goes up.