Select sun lovers such as daffodils, tulips, crocus and hyacinths for sunny spots. Choose shade lovers such as snowflakes and scilla for shady areas. Many low-growing, flowering annuals and perennials can be planted on top of bulbs. The bulbs will grow up through the flowers and everything will bloom together. The bulbs get enough sun to grow and bloom before the tree provides too much shade.
Climate adaptation is very important when selecting bulbs.
In rainy-summer areas, many bulbs rot in warm, wet soils. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .