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AUTUMN is almost here and if you want your garden to look beautiful and colourful in the spring, there are a number of flower bulbs you can plant now in preparation.
Now busy harvesting the advantages In the spring, you will not only save work, but you will also see your garden come to life before your eyes as the days get longer and warmer.
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Craig Wilson, gardening expert and founder of online garden store Gardeners Dream, has shared five flower bulbs you can plant now to enjoy a colourful garden in spring.
Craig said: “The ideal time to plant spring flowering bulbs is in the autumn, from September to November.
“The most important thing is to plant them in the ground before the first hard frost so they have time to form roots.
“The soil should be cool, but not too wet. frozen – this gives the bulbs a chance to grow before winter sets in.
“Don’t worry too much about frost; the soil acts as a natural insulator and protects the bulbs during the colder months.
“Although flower bulbs are generally frost hardy, you can apply frost fleece or an additional layer of mulch or straw over the planting area to provide additional insulation from severe frost.”
Here are the five bulbs you should plant now and Craig’s top recommendations for planting…
Daffodils
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Daffodils are bright and cheerful, bringing a pop of yellow to any spring garden.
Plant daffodil bulbs about 10-15cm deep and 10cm apart in well-drained soil.
They thrive in full sun or partial shade.
After planting, give them plenty of water so they can settle in better. But don’t overwater them, because they don’t like damp conditions.”
Tulips
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Tulips come in a wide range of vibrant colours, perfect for a dazzling spring decoration.
Tulip bulbs should be planted in the ground about 20 cm deep and 10 cm apart.
They prefer light, well-drained soil and plenty of sun.
After planting, give them plenty of water, but keep the soil drier to prevent rot.
Crocuses
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Crocuses bloom early and provide a colorful touch once winter is over.
Plant the crocus bulbs 5 cm deep and ensure a distance of 5-8 cm between them.
They thrive best in well-drained soil.
They thrive in full sun or partial shade. The key to success is to keep the soil moist, but not overwatered.
Snowdrops
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Snowdrops are delicate and charming, often the first sign of spring.
Snowdrops should be planted about 5cm deep and 5-10cm apart.
They prefer rich, well-drained soil and do well in part to full shade.
After planting, give them plenty of water and then occasionally until they are well established.
Allium
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Alliums provide added architectural value with their striking, spherical flowers.
Allium bulbs should be planted 10cm deep and about 15cm apart in well-drained soil. They thrive in full sun.
Water them after planting, but once they are established they won’t need much water.
Garden work in September
As September begins, so does autumn. Veronica Lorraine, gardening editor at The Sun, has a few jobs to keep you busy as the summer sun fades.
1. Start thinking about spring bulbs
It’s early bulb season! As well as the more traditional daffodils, crocuses, alliums and bluebells, try snake-head fragillaries for something a little different.
2. Think of the bees
Be sure to continue to feed the bees with fall-flowering pollinators such as stonecrop, honeysuckle and asters.
3. Dig and enjoy your potatoes
The potatoes from the main crop are ready to be harvested. Make sure you harvest them all so they are not damaged by slugs.
4. Change your lawn mowing schedule
Raise the height of your lawn mower and start reducing the amount of mowing you do. Fertilize it in the fall, especially if you didn’t get around to it over the summer, and start raking to remove thatch.
5. Plant new perennials while the soil is still warm.
6. Take cuttings of salvia
It is as easy as cutting a shoot tip above a node and throwing it in a glass of water to see if roots develop. Especially with delicate Salvias that do not survive the winter.
7. Give camellias enough water so that buds will form again next year.
8. Keep removing faded flowers and watering your hanging baskets
They must continue until the first frost.
9. Make pumpkins Halloween-ready
Remove any leaves that are covering the pumpkins so they are ready for Halloween. Also make sure to water them regularly as they are very thirsty.
10. Check your pond
Cover your pond with a net to prevent it from filling up with fallen leaves when the trees start to fall.
