Or, plant purple and blue crocuses in the lawn for a fairyland effect - just be careful not to mow over them when cutting the grass. Be creative, use your imagination, mix and match. For vivid ''look at me'' colors, use red, yellow, orange and purple flowers. It's an eye-opener,'' she admits. How to buy.
Experts say the bigger the bulb, the bigger the flower.
But whether you choose big or small depends on how you plan to use them. Choose the larger bulbs to highlight a walkway or to use in containers for accent. These will give the most impressive show. But choose smaller bulbs for cost-effective mass plantings. These are usually available in bulk or in pre-packaged collections.