Plant bulbs now, don’t fret about water, and be dazzled by spring By Debbie Arrington. [email protected]. Updated November 01, 2014 12:00 AM.

Plant your bulb outside after the last spring frost. Soil must be well-drained. Site your amaryllis in morning and midday sun (6 – 8 hours), not afternoon sun.

If the bulb doesn't have roots, the water line should just touch the bulb's bottom until roots start to show. Set the assembly near a sunny window in a room where the temperature ranges from 60 ...

Plant hyacinth flower bulbs in the fall for spring blooms in March and April. New bulbs will produce compact tubular florets with recurved petals, tightly packed on thick, rigid flower stems ...

I have long loved forcing bulbs to flower inside my house all winter, but I am generally not great at remembering to water or upkeep them. Waxed bulbs appeal to me for a lot of reasons, mostly ...

For any bulb, plant it at twice the depth of the upright bulb. The roots should be facing downward. ... If we have a dry spring, you will need to water to enable the bulbs to grow and flower. 5.

If you’re unsure which end is the top, plant the bulb on its side—new shoots will find their way upward naturally. Step 5: Cover with Soil and Water Refill the holes with soil, being careful ...

Water after planting, and your bulb should flower in about six weeks. Once your amaryllis has finished blooming inside and sometime before the end of January, plant it in the landscape in full sun ...

The Ultimate Guide to Forcing Spring Flower Bulbs. By Porch. Updated on March 5, 2015 at 6:15 PM.

How to pick the right tulip bulb. To pick out the right bulb to plant, it’s important to recognize signs of health. “When you’re buying your tulip bulbs, make sure they are firm,” Ivanov says.