Thanks for sharing! The planting distance recommendations are for in-ground planting, and even then, they tend to be too far apart. In pots you can def plant bulbs to where they are practically touching. Closely spaced bulbs will create a fuller display. There's no need to space far apart espec since these bulbs won't be left in the same pots untouched year after year to 'naturalize' as they would in the ground. You'll learn a lot from your first try, and then go forward you'll be able to see which bulbs mix n match well together with their different heights, colors, textures, and bloom times. Have fun!
Thanks for sharing! Just so happens this is also my first year planting bulbs and im using the lasagna method. I got plenty of crocus, muscari, and waaaaay too many tulips. Happy gardening!
Yay bulbs!!! A few years ago I planted a ton of crocus and muscari bulbs in the lawn in my backyard. It's so fun to have color that early in the year, and by the time I actually need to mow the lawn, they're done blooming.
@@thecottagepeach I found them for a great price on the Eden Brothers website. I'm going to put them all around my garden area and front yard because the hummingbirds and bees love them too
I’ve never tried this method of bulb plant but I do have an outdoor raised area filled with bulbs. Crocus, hyacinth, irises, black lilies, and daffodils. I’ve also ordered a lot of tulips to fill a raised bed for making bouquets in the spring! That will be totally new for me and I’m so excited to see how they do!
Jerusalem artichokes are a great tuber to plant for food and beautiful. I so understand planting for food. You so inspired me to do a cattle panel greenhouse. Mine has lettuce, kale, Brussel sprouts and cabbage 💚
Love muscari (also known as grape hyacinths) soooo pretty and add beautiful texture. ALSO you can actually grow dahlias from seed. You won’t know what the flowers will look like because they won’t be true to type BUT it’s a LOT less expensive and you can discover new varieties. Not for everyone but if you don’t mind a surprise it’s very fun.
I think the expense for dahlias are worth it if you live in the right climate or have the skills to dig and preserve them since they do multiply each year.
I gave up after trying bulbs in pots twice. Can’t seem to crack the code. I have a ton of bulbs in the landscape though. Drumstick alliums are one of my favorites! Also love all of the fritillarias…they’re gorgeous and elegant. PS Hope the Terra cotta doesn’t crack during winter 😬 PPS Hyacinth can cause skin reactions for some people. I’ve never experienced it, but many people do.
Thanks for sharing! The planting distance recommendations are for in-ground planting, and even then, they tend to be too far apart. In pots you can def plant bulbs to where they are practically touching. Closely spaced bulbs will create a fuller display. There's no need to space far apart espec since these bulbs won't be left in the same pots untouched year after year to 'naturalize' as they would in the ground. You'll learn a lot from your first try, and then go forward you'll be able to see which bulbs mix n match well together with their different heights, colors, textures, and bloom times. Have fun!
Ohhh that makes sense thank you for letting me know! Mag stick a few extras in now
Not to yuck anyone’s yum was so funny to me , good one . Love your garden
Hahaha thanks for watching ☺️💚
Thanks for sharing! Just so happens this is also my first year planting bulbs and im using the lasagna method. I got plenty of crocus, muscari, and waaaaay too many tulips. Happy gardening!
Sounds great!! Happy gardening 🌱✌️
Yay bulbs!!! A few years ago I planted a ton of crocus and muscari bulbs in the lawn in my backyard. It's so fun to have color that early in the year, and by the time I actually need to mow the lawn, they're done blooming.
They really do have perfect timing
Saffron crocus are absolutely beautiful and they produce the precious saffron spice
I should have grabbed some!
@@thecottagepeach I found them for a great price on the Eden Brothers website. I'm going to put them all around my garden area and front yard because the hummingbirds and bees love them too
I planted them 2 weeks ago and already harvested some saffron !
I’ve never tried this method of bulb plant but I do have an outdoor raised area filled with bulbs. Crocus, hyacinth, irises, black lilies, and daffodils.
I’ve also ordered a lot of tulips to fill a raised bed for making bouquets in the spring! That will be totally new for me and I’m so excited to see how they do!
That's so exciting to have so many different bulbs coming up!
Jerusalem artichokes are a great tuber to plant for food and beautiful. I so understand planting for food. You so inspired me to do a cattle panel greenhouse. Mine has lettuce, kale, Brussel sprouts and cabbage 💚
I almost did the Jerusalem artichokes but I heard they can spread pretty aggressively. Glad to hear the greenhouse has been a success!!
Love muscari (also known as grape hyacinths) soooo pretty and add beautiful texture. ALSO you can actually grow dahlias from seed. You won’t know what the flowers will look like because they won’t be true to type BUT it’s a LOT less expensive and you can discover new varieties. Not for everyone but if you don’t mind a surprise it’s very fun.
Yesss that does sound fun!!
Nice i just split a bag of tulips with my mom today! Idk were im planting them yet.😊
You really can’t go wrong!
I think the expense for dahlias are worth it if you live in the right climate or have the skills to dig and preserve them since they do multiply each year.
True enough!
I gave up after trying bulbs in pots twice. Can’t seem to crack the code. I have a ton of bulbs in the landscape though. Drumstick alliums are one of my favorites! Also love all of the fritillarias…they’re gorgeous and elegant.
PS Hope the Terra cotta doesn’t crack during winter 😬
PPS Hyacinth can cause skin reactions for some people. I’ve never experienced it, but many people do.
I’m gonna keep the pots in the greenhouse so they should be safe from cracking! Thankfully haven’t had those issues with hyacinths myself
Love crocus, moles eat my tulips like candy..nice cach box!👨🌾👩🌾
Darn moles!