Things You'll Need:
- Bulbs
- Baskets
- Pebbles
- Potting soil
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Step 1
Select bulbs that are suitable for your needs and plant them at the correct depth. A few bulbs, such as snowdrops, are usually planted "in the green," with a full complement of foliage. They are sold ready to plant and should be planted as soon as they arrive. Most bulbs originate from warm, dry climates and prefer a well-drained, warm site.
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Step 2
Plan a time to plant the bulbs. Usually bulbs are best planted as soon as you buy them, since they are likely to deteriorate unless stored under ideal conditions. Individual types of bulbs are usually available over a period of several weeks, so you can time your buying to avoid planting during very wet weather or when the soil is extremely dry.
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Step 3
Gather your supplies. You will need the bulbs, of course, and basket planters that can be purchased at nurseries or in most garden centers. You will also need a hand trowel and potting soil. If you are planting in wet conditions you can increase drainage by adding rocks to the bottom of the basket. For dry conditions, consider adding a bottom layer of mulch to retain moisture.
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Step 4
Fill the basket about half full with a soil based mix or potting soil, and nestle the bulbs gently into the soil with their growing points upward.
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Step 5
Bury the basket so that its rim is below soil level and the bulbs at the planting depth they need.
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Step 6
Use the basket to control invasive plants. Most roots will stay within the basket, making it easy to remove. Baskets will help to control the spread of invasive species.
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Step 7
Top up the basket with soil mix or soil, filling it right up to the brim. Then lower it into a prepared hole so that the bulbs are at the correct depth. Cover with garden soil and level the surface.
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Step 8
Water. Continue to water and perform maintenance on your garden but when the bulbs have run their course remove the basket, save the bulbs for replanting, and repot the basket with fresh plants if you wish.
