How to Plant
PlANTING BULBS
Plant bulbs individually by digging a hole for each bulb with a trowel or bulb planter, or place several bulbs on the bottom surface of a larger hole, then cover with soil. As planting depths and spacing varies depending on the type of bulb, refer to the cultural information found later in this guide.
Whichever method you use, be sure to loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole and work in a handful of organic fertilizer such as Veseys Bulb Fertilizer. Then press each bulb firmly into the soil, top pointing up and fill in the hole. When in doubt as to ehich way is up on a bulb, plant it on its side and let 'Mother Nature' decide! After planting, water the area well to settle the soil and to start the roots growing. If rainfall is sparse, you may need to water the bulbs once a week to help them get established.
For strongest visual impact, we suggest planting your bulbs closely in groups, drifts or clumps of a single kind and colour. With small bulbs like squill, snow crocus or grape hyacinths, it is essential to plant them in generous drifts if they are to be noticed. When planting bulbs, be sure to take colour into consideration. In general, groups of a single colour have the most impact.
PLANTING PERENNIAL ROOTS:
It is a good idea to soak any bare-root perennials in water for a few hours, but no more than a day, before planting. Add organic matter to the area and provide good drainage unless the variety can tolerate wet soil. Unless otherwise specified, bare-root perennials are usually planted with the crown (where the roots meet the shoots) an inch below the soil surface. Firm soil gently to eliminate air pockets and water in well. Mark the area clearly since it may be a while before the plant shows itself.
Perennials in pots should be watered well before planting. Loosen any tight roots and plant at the same depth as the plant was in the pot. If the leaves were green and growing, you should protect them from frosts with straw mulch, Remay or an old blanket. If white or pale yellow shoots or leaves developed during storage, protect them from wind and harsh sun with Remay or a burlap screen, until they green up.
Pay particular attention to watering any new plants during the first season. Once established most plants are drought tolerant
