Photo courtesy International Flower Bulb Centre
**1.** Plant bulbs in moist soil to ensure roots begin to form right away.
**2.** Don't add fertilizer to the planting holes—it can burn the bulbs. Enrich the overall planting area with compost beforehand; mulch annually.
**3.** Maximize space by planting large bulbs deeply and layering small bulbs over them.
**4.** Plant in groups for greater impact. Don't dot them about (which creates an unappetizing pizza effect) or line them up in rows (tulips aren't soldiers).
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