A guide to garden bulbs for beginners
Plant bulbs now for a spectacular spring display! Learn how to plant, protect, and grow daffodils, tulips, and more.
Autumn is the perfect time to plant spring-flowering bulbs, and in this video, I show you exactly how to do it properly. From choosing larger bulbs for better blooms to planting at the correct depth and preventing rot, these simple tips will guarantee stronger flowers next year.
You’ll learn how to:
Plant bulbs at the right depth (the 3x rule)
Identify the correct way up for tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and alliums
Prevent bulbs from rotting in wet soil
Stop squirrels digging them up
Grow bulbs in containers using bulb fibre compost
Force hyacinths and amaryllis for Christmas flowers
Bulbs are one of the best investments you can make in your garden — affordable, reliable, and returning year after year with more colour.
Plant once, enjoy for seasons to come.
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00:00 Introduction
01:33 Varieties of flower bulbs
02:08 Hints and tips on growing flower bulbs
03:43 Size matters with bulbs
04:10 Planting tips
05:10 Squirrels
06:50 Hyacinths
07:26 Hyacinth glasses
08:19 Amaryllis
10:30 Final thoughts