In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Plan to plant your crocus bulbs when the ground is consistently below 60F (16C) in the fall. In North America, this is typically in September or October in the North, or in October or November in the South. Resources such as the Old Farmer's Almanac and the National Weather Service can help you pinpoint when the first hard frost is likely to come to your area. If desired, you can buy a soil thermometer online or at your local garden store. Purchase high-quality crocus bulbs from a reputable mail-order seed catalog, nursery, or local garden center. Bulbs purchased from non-garden specialty sources are more likely to be second-rate or not flower at all. Choose your favorite color of crocus to make your garden unique. While crocuses are often purple, there are actually many different varieties and shades. Consult a store associate to determine which variety of crocuses will best suit the aesthetics of your garden. Pick a location for your crocuses that gets full or partial sun. The ground in constant shade will be too cool for the bulbs to thrive. The dense shade on the north side of buildings is often a poor place to plant crocuses. Try the sunny east or west sides instead. Avoid planting locations where there is poor drainage or the ground is often soggy. This can cause your bulbs to rot instead of thriving. Test your soil to determine if the area you want to plant your crocuses drains well. Dig a hole 12 inches (30cm) to 18 inches (46cm) deep in the area you're considering planting your crocuses. Fill it with water. If the water drains from the hole in 10 minutes or less, you have good drainage. If the soil takes an hour or more to drain, the drainage is poor. It's difficult to change the natural drainage of the soil, as factors such as slope of the land and sun play a large role. Planting crocuses in pots outdoors can help you create a better drainage environment, if needed.
Summary: Schedule planting in the fall 6-8 weeks before a hard frost is expected. Buy crocus bulbs from a garden center or nursery. Choose a planting location with at least 3-6 hours of direct sun. Select a planting location where the soil drains well.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you're a casual acquaintance who has just happened to learn early about some breaking bad news, possibly you should not be the bearer of that news. But if you are the sister of a woman who has been rushed to hospital, then you are probably the right person to break the news to the rest of the family. It's insensitive to blast personal or sensitive information all over social media, for example, just because you know something. If the news relates to a death or other serious circumstance, give the family and close friends time to call or visit people personally before you jump in and get involved. The worst thing that you can do is to blurt something out in a public space with nowhere for the recipient to turn or even sit down to cope with the aftermath of hearing it. Choose an area that has somewhere to sit or rest. Also, consider taking the person to a location that has a low likelihood of being intruded upon by other people. Other things to do to improve the environment include: Turn off all electronic distractions such as the TV, radio, music, etc. Pull the blind or curtains if this will improve privacy but don't shut out too much light if it's daytime. Shut the door or pull across a screen or other item to create a private space for the two of you. If you think it would be helpful, have a family member or friend also accompany you. Sometimes waiting isn't possible because the news has to be delivered immediately, before rumors start. However, if it is possible, delay the bad news until a time when the other person is available and receptive. In other words, delivering bad news as a person is coming in the door from a day of work or school, or after you've just had a huge row with your partner is not likely to be the best of times. While there is not "good" time to tell bad news, there is a point to waiting until a person is not in the middle of arriving or similar. If the news is of such import and urgency that it can't wait for a "better time," just take a deep breath and break in to whatever is going on with something like, "I need to speak with you, Jane, and I'm afraid it can't wait." The sense of urgency can also be imparted over the phone, but it is helpful to ask if it's possible to meet up quickly so that you can share the news face-to-face. If this isn't possible, or if the person really needs to know now, you're best asking the recipient if they're sitting down as you need to tell them something unpleasant. If you're worried about how they might cope alone, also suggest that they have someone else in the vicinity for support. . It is also important to find out what the person already knows, in order to avoid repeating things or prolonging an already difficult situation. This step is important because it will help you to tailor the words and approach you'll use to initiate the telling of the bad news. Things to look for include whether the other person already seems to have an inkling that something bad is up, the presence of fear, anxiety, or worry, and whether or not this news is going to come from "out of the blue" (like a death in a car accident) or is something inevitable although not yet faced (like failure of a cancer treatment). Consider what the bad news is. How bad is it? Are you trying to tell someone that their cat died, or that you lost your job? Has a family member or close friend died? If the bad news relates to you (such as you losing your job) the effects will be different than if the problem relates to them (such as their cat dying).
Summary:
Determine if you're the right person to break the news. Ensure that the physical setting is comfortable and private. Choose the right time if possible. Assess how the recipient of the news is feeling beforehand.