Poinsettias can be fertilized early this month. They should also be protected from any type of light during the night hours. In order to form healthy bracts the plants need total darkness during the night hours from early October to mid-November. This means no interruptions from car lights, porch lights, or street lights. Amaryllis bulbs that have become crowded or buried can be dug and replanted at this time of year.
Young bulblets take about three years to mature enough to flower.
Replant the bulbs where the collar is above the soil. You might want to plant a large one in a pot to enjoy indoors when the bloom appears next spring. Roses are one of the most popular flowers grown anywhere. I suggest you plant several rose bushes since caring for four or five is no more work that caring for one. Prepare the bed now to give the soil a chance to condition.