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Gardeners urged to plant 1 flower bulb now in October for wonderful blooms
Autumn is a great time to get ahead of garden maintenance, as well as being the optimal time to plant one type of flower bulb to get ready for next s…
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UK Gardening Expert Reveals Key to Perfect Spring Tulips: Autumn Planting Secrets
Gardening Expert Shares Timely Tips for Planting Tulips This Autumn As autumn leaves fall, gardeners across the United Kingdom are turning their attention to preparing for spring blooms. A recent instructional video by gardening enthusiast "Gardening with Ish" has gained traction, offering valuable advice on the optimal method for planting tulip bulbs. Uploaded on October 24, 2025, the video highlights that unlike other spring bulbs, tulips benefit from a later planting schedule, ideally from late October through early December. According to Ish, this timing is crucial to prevent the bulbs from rotting due to excessive moisture, as tulips prefer colder conditions for proper development. He demonstrates the correct planting depth, advising gardeners to bury bulbs two to three times their size, typically around 15 centimeters or six inches deep, to ensure they are well-anchored and produce strong, tall flowers. For those planting in pots, Ish suggests placing bulbs closer together, ensuring they do not touch each other or the pot's sides to avoid frost damage. A unique tip shared is to plant winter annuals, such as violas or pansies, over the newly planted tulip bulbs. "Not only does it look nice throughout the winter, stopping your pots looking boring," Ish explains, "but it stops them from digging through." This method deters critters like squirrels from disturbing the bulbs while simultaneously creating a beautiful, multi-layered display come spring. The video concludes with a reassurance that once planted, tulips are largely self-sufficient until spring.
