Autumn in the cottage garden 🌷 Spring bulb tips & more

Spring gardens are planted in Autumn. While it can be sad to see the Autumn flowers turn to seed, planting Spring bulbs is one of my favourite Autumn garden jobs. Spring flowers brighten up dark days and provide food for pollinators at a time of year when there is not much for them. My favourite Spring bulbs, which bulbs flower in Spring? Here is a list of my favourite Spring bulbs; each bulb will come in different varieties. For example, you can get double-headed tulips resembling peonies or tulips with frilly petals. Snowdrops Crocus Anenome Camassia Ranunculus Hyacinth Daffodils Tulip Alliums Iris Muscari Crocus and Snowdrops are usually the first Spring bulbs to flower, and they can flower from January onwards. The great thing is that most of your Spring bulbs will come back each year and are hardy. Tulips flower well in their first 1-2 years, but some varieties may perform less well as they age, so you may need to replace them. You can put old tulip bulbs in a grass meadow. What month should I plant spring bulbs in my garden? September, October and November are perfect months to plant your Spring bulbs. I have noticed that our Autumns have been warmer, so you may even be able to plant into early December. Most Spring bulbs need the cold to grow, especially tulips, so it is best to plant them before December for flowering the following Spring. How do I plant a bulb, and what if I put the bulbs upside down? When planting spring bulbs, try to remember, pointy side up and if in doubt, lay the bulb on its side. Some bulbs, like Alliums, might not have an obvious point, and you can lay these on their side. Why didn't my bulbs grow? Bulbs are frost-hardy, so don't worry about a cold Winter killing them. The main reason bulbs don't flower or don't do well is too much rain. Mix some grit to your potting compost to give it more drainage, ensure the pot has enough drainage holes, and shelter them over Winter from too much rain. You can watch the replay in the Virginmedia player, or Ireland AM have a YouTube channel where they upload episodes. My episode was October 4th 2023. Order my first book now: Carving time out of our hectic, plugged-in lives to play and create can bring stillness and satisfaction. The projects in my book are for everyone, so take a break from the world, reignite your creative spark and make your home a little bit more beautiful! In my book, I share over fifty of my favourite projects, from upcycling, crafting, sewing, painting and gardening, many of which take unloved items and make them shine again. You can order a signed copy from Bookstation ( while stock lasts ) here: https://www.bookstation.ie/product/da... Bookstation ships internationally. If you are in the US and Canada, you can order from Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dain... Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @daintydiaries   For free creative project ideas, check out my blog: https://www.daintydressdiaries.com​​​​ Sign up for my newsletter and receive a free furniture makeover guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/607c4f... Come follow me: Blog: www.daintydressdiaries.com Instagram: @daintydressdiaries Music: Epidemic Sound *affiliate links and ads. I use auto ADs on Youtube. Although ADs are annoying, they help pay for all the free content I create for you. Members can watch AD-free videos and get a 1st look at weekly uploads. I really appreciate your support on my blog and Youtube channel at this time. I always read through the comments, and I really appreciate your kindness. I try to heart and reply to as many as I can. THANK YOU :) ** Please take care when using power tools and machines. While I've made every effort to make sure this video contains accurate information, I'm not a professional and am not responsible for any direct or indirect damages that may occur in connection to the information contained here. Please complete the projects featured on my channel at your own risk and consult a professional if you have any questions. Get creative, but stay safe!