How deep to plant hyacinth bulbs

Bulbs are a simple and fantastic way to add a huge variety of seasonal blooms to your backyard. They come in lots of shapes, colors and forms, and provide interest for years to come.

As well as getting the location right, a skill to planting bulbs is to get the planting depth just right so the bulb can thrive.

It can feel like a bit of an exact science. Too shallow and the bulbs can be exposed to cold temperatures, while they are also at greater risk of being dug up.

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If you plant bulbs too deep, then flowers may bloom too late or even not at all.

The general rule is to plant bulbs at two-to-three times their depth, though the exact size of any planting hole will depend on the size of the bulbs you are planting.

We take a closer look at the ideal depths required for some of the most popular garden bulbs to guarantee you a bumper show.

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Tools for bulb planting

Planting bulbs is a simple and quick way to add lots of seasonal color, whether it is in flower beds in pots.

You only need simple garden tools, such as a trowel, to plant bulbs

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