Planting flower bulbs during the winter may seem unconventional, but for gardeners looking to achieve a burst of vibra ...

Plus, you usually only need to plant them once for a years-long show. However, planting bulbs can be a painful process — often literally for gardeners with bad backs or weak knees. You can't ...

Winter may seem like a dormant time for gardens, but it’s actually a fantastic season to prepare for vibrant blooms in the ...

Good drainage and plenty of sunshine is key, since most bulbs are prone to rot while dormant. Planting bulbs in a herbaceous border will help to fill in gaps and provide colour and interest before ...

Cover with soil and firm. Pot-grown bulbs may be planted directly in their desired position in a border where you want them to flower. This is known as planting 'in the green'. For these plants ...

"My gardeners use T-handled dibbers, which are pressed into the soil to make holes, and traditional bulb planters with 6-inch barrels for removing soil and then dropping it back into the hole over ...