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Friday 2 March 2018

Written by ASQ Garden & Landscape

Plant your bulbs!

If you’re planning to add new bulbs in your garden this autumn, preparing your soil could be the difference between a spectacular spring show and a dull display!

Removing weeds, turning soil over, adding Grow Better Dolomite Lime, planting compost and using a well balanced fertiliser are some of our fool-proof ways to get ready for bulb planting.

Daffodils, Jonquils and Blue Bell bulbs will naturalise in time, however Dutch Tulips and Hyacinths will benefit from a spell in your vegetable crisper for 3 weeks prior to planting.

South African bulbs such as Freesias, Spartaxis and Ixia are all very hardy and drought tolerant, making them a popular choice for Central Victorian gardeners.

As a rule of thumb, bulbs should be planted twice the depth of their size. For example, a 5cm daffodil should be planted 10cm below the soil.

So get your soil ready and visit ASQ Garden & Landscape to stock up on our $1 assorted bulbs before the cool weather sets in!