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SUCCESS WITH BULBS

There’s no better way to have a gorgeous spring than by planting plenty of bulbs in fall. They may not look like much when you buy them, but these little packages are packed with potential! Tulips bloom in a rainbow of colors; cheery daffodils come in every shade of yellow imaginable; petite crocuses and snowdrops provide some of the earliest color you can grow, and that’s just the beginning. While many of these spring bloomers are bulbs, some are technically tubers, corms or rhizomes. I’m going to call them all “bulbs” here just to make it easy.

For the most part growing bulbs is super simple. But if you’ve ever been disappointed in your bulbs’ performance or haven’t planted them because you weren’t sure where to start, help is here. We’ll share some expert tips on how and where to plant, how to solve pest problems and even help you choose the best bulbs if you

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