To
my way of thinking, bulbs are one of the greatest gifts a gardener could ask
for. They’re literally wrapped-up packages of leaves and flowers, ready to burst
into bloom. And now is the perfect time to get ‘em in the ground, so you’ll
have a parade of color to enjoy next spring. But if your planting space is
short — or if you’d simply like to get a whole season full of fabulous flowers
using only the time and effort it takes to dig a single hole — this tip is for
you:
STEP 1. Dig a foot-deep hole that’s
as wide as you want it to be. Set in some large bulbs, like lilies or crown
imperials, and cover with ¼ inch or so of soil.
STEP 2. Put in some slightly
smaller, spring-flowering types, such as daffodils or tulips, and replace
another ¼ inch or so of soil.
STEP 3. Add a layer of still
smaller spring bloomers, like grape hyacinths, and cover them. Finish with a
layer of tiny crocuses and (of course) more soil.
STEP 4. Come spring, scatter seeds
of a low-growing annual over the area.
You’ll
have an ever-changing show of blooms in one compact spot!
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