An introduction to bulb garden:

A new growth in a spring bulb garden is one of the earliest signs that warm weather is on its way. Bulbs are said to produce some of the most beautiful flowers imaginable and their colors are often unlike the colors of any other flower, along with unmatched beauty. Also bulb gardens are easy to care for compared to others and once bulbs are planted they will come back year after year. Literally it can be regarded as one of the miracles of gardening that a small bulb tucked into soil in one season can reward the gardener the next growing season. More over depending upon the variety of the bulb it can also grow on to bloom year after year. However before the bulbs sprout into colorful flowers they need to be given the right site, planted at the right depth at the right time, protected from pests, and perhaps the most important of all be fed properly.

A brief guide to bulb gardening:

The step thing to consider while planning a bulb garden is a careful selection of the bulbs as usual. While choosing the bulbs one should look for bulbs that are in good condition and they should not be moldy or soft. Many varieties are available at retail stores and garden centers but one should always keep in mind that larger bulbs would always produce larger flowers. Once the bulbs are selected carefully the next thing to do is to plant them properly. Bulbs should always be planted in a sunny location when underground soil temperatures reach approximately 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Bulbs can easily be incorporated amongst other flowers this will keep any flower garden blooming all season. Another important point to be remembered while planting bulb is that it should be planted at a depth of three to four times the height of the bulb in well-worked and loose soil. A one-inch bulb should be planted approximately three to four inches deep it is recommended putting a little sand in the bottom of the hole to improve the drainage. Once after the plantation the bulbs needs nutrition for the extra boost they need to produce beautiful, healthy flowers.