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Planting Your Bulbs
1. You may have been told to add bone meal or bulb fertilizer when planting bulbs. Many expert gardeners say that there is no need to do so. The bulbs themselves contain all the nutrients that they need to grow and bloom the first year. Another interesting tip is that critters that live below and above the ground are attracted to this bone meal. Make your life easier and just skip the bone meal!
2. However, it is good to add organic material at planting time for the soil itself, and it also good for the bulbs. Mulching with shredded leaves is good too. In the fall, fertilize the perennial bulbs by gradually releasing fertilizer on the surface of the soil.
3. Planting the bulbs at the proper depth is equally as important. Experts say that bulbs should be planted at the depth of about 2 to 3 times the height of the bulb.
4. For a quick measuring guide, mark a stick at three times the height of the bulb. Or use your index finger. From the tip to the first knuckle, it measures 1 inch. From the tip to the bottom of your finger, it equals 4 inches.
5. If you’re worried that you didn’t plant them deep enough, just pile an inch or so of leaf mulch and soil on top of the bulbs to create a raised bed.
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