Give Your Bulbs Some Love
Finally, all that hard work in the fall has paid off. Tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs are in glorious bloom right now. But remember, bulbs are a long-term investment. To get the most out of them, year after year, follow these simple steps:
Feed: Give bulbs a dose of our Peace of Mind or Happy Frog Bulb Food just after bulbs have finished blooming. They’ll need the extra energy to start making next year’s flowers.
Leave the foliage: Resist the urge to cut off the remaining foliage. The bulb needs those leaves to help capture sunlight and transform it into food. Hide the wilting leaves by surrounding them with blooming annuals like violas or alyssum, or interplant with a creeping groundcover like catmint or geranium.
Divide: Daffodils don’t need to be divided, but if they’re getting crowded, plan on digging them up and separating them once foliage starts to die back. Irises should be divided about once every four years. (One easy way to remember: Work out your frustration and divide them during presidential election years!)
