Not only on the calendar but also in the garden. The crocuses have bloomed and the daffodils are putting on a showy display. Tulips, hyacinths and many other spring flowering bulbs will delight the gardener for weeks. These spring beauties do not last long but are worth the wait. In order to keep them healthy from one season to the next there are a few chores.
Spring flowering bulbs are heavy feeders.
Now is the time to fertilize these plants. The best time to apply the fertilizer is when they start to emerge from their winter sleep. Several types of fertilizer can be applied. Bone meal is a good source and is organic. The use of bone meal alone may leave the plants starved for nitrogen.