Flower bulbs: plant them in the autumn

The end of autumn is approaching: time to plant flower bulbs before it gets too cold. By planting tulips, daffodils and hyacinths now, you’ll be enjoying their bright colours and sweet fragrances to the full next spring. But why do flower bulbs have to be planted right now? And can they really tolerate frost?

Planting flower bulbs in layers

Planting flower bulbs and watching them grow to produce colourful flowers is always fun. Did you know that flower bulbs can also be planted in layers? When you do this, you can enjoy their sparkling spectacle even longer.

Flower bulbs in pots

To enjoy spring-flowering bulbs, you don’t need a garden. This is because everyone can plant flower bulbs in pots. Plant them this autumn so you can be sure of having lots of colour in your garden or on your balcony or patio.

Which trend colour will you choose for your flower bulbs?

Which flower colours will be sparkling in your garden next year? Why not be inspired by flower bulbs that will bloom in the most beautiful trendy colours as based on the garden trends for 2020? Planting now means enjoying them early in the spring.

Amaryllis bulb blossoms into a real diva

Once the season of autumn flowers comes to an end, the Amaryllis appears in all its glory. Enjoying the fascinating metamorphosis of this flower bulb can start as early as in September.

Garden ideas using flower bulbs

Did you know that flower bulbs are the very first plants to add colour to the garden? They will add to the beauty of both large and small gardens and also contribute to improving biodiversity. Right: it’s time to plant flower bulbs! Get going with one of these four ideas this autumn and enjoy the results early in the spring.

An urban garden? Make a statement with flower bulbs

Is an urban garden limiting? No way! You’ll get loads of enjoyment from all the beautiful things you can put into this garden. By planting flower bulbs now, your garden will make a bright cheerful statement in early spring.

10 interesting facts about tulips

Tulips are the world’s most famous flower bulbs. But why do so many people love this popular spring flower? There are many reasons including its beauty, versatility and rich history. Here are 10 interesting facts about tulips. Once you’ve read them, you’ll know why no garden is complete without these flower bulbs.

Flower bulb recipes for a cheerful garden

Would you like to have a garden full of bright cheerful colours early in the spring? Yes? Then the right time to get this done is autumn. Here are two different flower bulb recipes to inspire you.