There's nothing like a beautiful planting of daffodils or tulips to signal the arrival of spring, and if you plan ahead your landscape can be the envy of the neighborhood.
Bulbs are among the easiest plants to grow and maintain.
However, like most other plants, they can be attacked by fungi, nematodes, and bacteria. Bulb rot is the most serious disease which affects flowering bulbs in the South, but, as a general rule, this problem can be avoided if careful attention is paid to soil preparation and bulb selection. The following are suggestions for bulb rot control. Buy bulbs from a reliable source and examine them closely before purchasing. Try to find those that are certified as virus-free.