You can by planting daffodils, tulips, crocus and other spring-flowering bulbs in late summer or early fall. The bulbs will overwinter in the soil and bloom early next year. If large blooms are desired, purchase the larger bulbs. The feel of the bulbs indicates their quality.
Healthy bulbs are firm.
Softness indicates dead tissues and a flower bud inside the bulb that may be barely alive. If planting will be delayed, store the bulbs in a dry area below 65 degrees. High temperatures damage the flower buds. Plant bulbs in well-drained, sandy soil with maximum exposure to sunlight. Plant in clusters with individual bulbs four to five inches apart.