Gareth Carter: Think spring… it s bulb planting time
26 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
6 minutes to read This change of season has moved us into the time for selecting and planting spring flowering bulbs.
Call into the garden centre to check out all the types available and you can view all the pictures on the packets. Often by the time later-planting varieties such as tulips have arrived, the first varieties of freesias have sold out so several trips is highly recommended.
One of my favourite sights is daffodils. This is synonymous with the end of winter and the start of spring. It is a conjures up a feeling of fresh air and the hope of warmer temperatures, new growth and sunshine. You can have this at your house by planting your own bulbs. There are many options other than daffodils that can be planted, so here is some information on a few of them.