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How to Plant Bulbs for Spring

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How to Plant Bulbs for Spring

Plant a bed of bulbs with ease and in short time!

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Step 1 of 8
Bring drill outside along with an extension cord.

Bring drill outside along with an extension cord.

Step 2 of 8
Use a bulb drill bit/augur bit. We got this at our local garden center.

Use a bulb drill bit/augur bit. We got this at our local garden center.

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In early-mid Autumn, purchase bulbs. Place drill tip in ground where you want flowers to bloom.

In early-mid Autumn, purchase bulbs. Place drill tip in ground where you want flowers to bloom.

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With supervision if doing this with children, drill hole as far as augur blade goes (6-12").

With supervision if doing this with children, drill hole as far as augur blade goes (6-12").

Step 5 of 8
Place bulb in hole. Make sure point faces up, root faces down. We're planting narcissi.

Place bulb in hole. Make sure point faces up, root faces down. We're planting narcissi.

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Fill hole with dirt. If you are going to fertilize, do so before filling hole.

Fill hole with dirt. If you are going to fertilize, do so before filling hole.

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Stamp on dirt.

Stamp on dirt.

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Cover garden bed with mulch. Celebrate and wait for Spring!

Cover garden bed with mulch. Celebrate and wait for Spring!

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