Bulbs add a special season bonus to any garden, and probably the best known are beautiful spring flowering bulbs which herald the end of winter.

Surely one of nature′s simplest creations, bulbs are also extremely versatile − not only do they provide beautiful flowers, they can also be used as ground cover, be naturalised in grass, and add tall accents to the border.

And there are so many to choose from that we thought it would be useful to put together some information on the most popular bulbs you can plant this autumn.

	Bulb	Planting Time	Planting Depth	Position	Care
	Daffodils & Narcissi	Sep-Nov	2-6in	Sun or partial shade	Allow foliage to die before removing.
	Tulips	Oct-Nov	3-6in	Sun or partial shade	Remove flowers when petals fall.  Allow leaves & stems to die before removed, then lift and replant each year.
	Hyacinths	Sep-Oct	5-6in	Sun or partial shade	Remove flower heads when dead.
	Crocus	Aug-Oct	2-3in	Sun or partial shade	Remove foliage once leaves are yellow.Allow to naturalise.
	Snowdrops	Aug-Sep	2-4in	Partial shade	Remove foliage once it has died back.
	Lilies	Sep-Apr	6in	Sunny	Lift after foliage has died back.

And if you′d like to bring the beauty of bulbs inside your home too, they can be used in some surprisingly creative ways!

Pop in to check out our huge range of bulbs, and all the ideas you never thought of!