Keep Your Garden Pots Blooming All Year: Simple Spring Bulb Aftercare

Gardening enthusiasts often wonder what to do with spent spring bulbs. Ish, from the popular gardening channel "Gardening with Ish," offers a simple yet effective solution. In a recent video filmed in his UK garden, Ish demonstrates two approaches: digging up the bulbs for storage or overplanting them with summer annuals. "Spring bulbs always look beautiful until they finish flowering," explains Ish. He then shows viewers how to remove the dead foliage and presents the option of overplanting with begonias. This not only maintains the aesthetic appeal of the pots but also protects the bulbs for next year's growth. He emphasizes the ease of this method, making it perfect for beginner gardeners. By overplanting, gardeners ensure their pots remain vibrant throughout the year, transitioning from spring blooms to summer annuals with minimal effort. The video concludes with Ish's cheerful encouragement, leaving viewers inspired to try this simple yet effective gardening hack.