Bulbs are easy to plant and simple to grow if you have some guidance, but none of the bestselling titles currently on the market give much guidance on how to actually tend and grow and care for bulbs beyond the few varieties they use in their own particular aesthetics, often dahlias and chrysanthemums. But from bulbs, corms, and tubers come an astonishing variety of possibilities including colors, shapes and leaf qualities. While most gardeners are only familiar with the early show of spring bulbs like daffodils and tulips or the late show of gladiolus, this class of plants can actually provide three-season color and quite economically. Bulbs are also valuable for small gardens and are easy to use in pots, where they can be changed out to bring seasonal drama. Bulbs have a universal appeal-they are extremely diverse with many varieties to choose from, and they are great in containers. While many gardeners may be familiar with the early show of spring bulbs like daffodils and tulips or the late show of gladiolus, there are so many more to choose from that provide three-season color, drama, and spontaneity in the garden. Plus, they’re fairly economical, great for a tighter budget.
