Tulips come in many shapes and sizes and their wonderful colors
bring joy to any garden. Tulips need to be planted in late fall
or early winter for the best tulips growing. You need to plant
them before the freezing weather because tulips need a cold
period when they are dormant and resting between their shows.
Alternatively, chill the bulbs in the refrigerator six to eight
weeks before planting. When you transfer them to the ground,
make sure you choose somewhere cool and deep, else they will
heat up too quickly and might fail to flower. You should ensure
you choose the best quality tulip bulbs for successful tulips
growing. If you fertilize the plantings every season and plant
bulbs every few years, the results should be good. Before
planting your bulbs, work the ground well to about a foot in
depth. Work in some manure, peat moss and compost if the soil is
sandy or heavy. Wood ashes and bone meal are also good plant
foods. You should use a couple of cups for every twenty bulbs.
Planting depths depend on th