We had a question in the Forum about planting bulbs in the lawn: "I am digging up some grass to plant some daffodils and tulips. Do I need to put down new soil or can I use the existing soil with some compost?"
Scottyblue explained that the existing soil would probably be fine, especially if a bit of compost and may some bone meal were mixed in. I give the questioner a lot of credit for planning to remove the grass. I would just poke a hole an pop in the bulbs.
This question reminded me of another about when you can mow the lawn, after the bulbs have bloomed. Planting bulbs to naturalize in the lawn sounds like a great idea in October, but it can turn into an eye sore in the spring. However, if you want your bulbs to thrive, naturalize and bloom for years to come, you need to let them go through their normal cycle and store as much food as possible. If you want the best of both worlds, here are some tips for having your bulbs and your lawn, too.
Photo: © Marie Iannotti
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