Once your bulbs are in the ground, your work isn’t over. If you want a display that improves  every year, a bit of care and planning goes a long way. 1. Choose Naturalisers Not all bulbs fade after one season. Look for: Species tulips  (like Tulipa clusiana  or T. tarda ) Camassia  for damp areas Narcissus poeticus  and wild daffodils  for longevity 2. Feed and Leave the Foliage Once flowering finishes, give a liquid feed and resist  cutting back the leaves until they turn ye

Gardener Planting Spring Bulbs with Tulips As autumn settles in, most gardeners reach for their bulb lasagnes — layering tulips and narcissi in pots for a big spring show. It’s a tried-and-tested idea, but there’s a whole world beyond the pot waiting to be explored. This month, let’s think about planting bulbs with foresight  — not just by depth, but by timing, texture, and longevity. 1. Plan for a Flowering Sequence Instead of one dramatic week of colour, you can have months