Select large bulbs that are firm and free of visible disease or damage. Plant them about three times deeper than their diameter. For instance, a 2-inch diameter daffodil bulb should be planted about 6 inches deep. Water the planting hole. Cover with soil and water again.
Many growers use special bulb fertilizer at planting, following label directions.
Compost compote Compost is an easy, nutritious condiment to use each time you plant to enrich the soil. Locate the compost pile in a place convenient to the garden. Ideally, it should be in a spot that gets some shade. Avoid putting it near a tree because the roots may invade the pile. Use a plastic compost bin or make a circle 3 to 5 feet in diameter of sturdy fence wire, or a 4-foot square of concrete blocks.