Plant these in the fall before the ground freezes. “They need to be considered a long-term investment as it's best to wait 3 years before cutting any blooms from these plants,” she says.

Plant tulips in the fall, six to eight weeks before the ground freezes. The “Old Farmer’s Almanac” suggests planting them when nighttime temperatures in your area are dropping into the 40s.

Bulbs perform best when planted in soils that have cooled to 55 degrees or lower. Horticulturists recommend that you plant them in holes three times the height of the bulbs deep.

If you live in U.S. Agriculture Department Plant Hardiness Zone 8 or higher, you may need to select bulb varieties with a low winter chilling requirement or purchase bulbs that have been precooled.

Bulbs perform best when planted in soils that have cooled to 55 degrees or lower. Horticulturists recommend that you plant them in holes three times as deep as the height of the bulbs.

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