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As a general rule, bulbs are planted at a depth of about three times their height. But research has found that planting tulips 8 rather than 6 inches deep tends to increase their life span significantly.
Generally, you need to plant bulbs, in shade or full sun, before your area's first hard frost—September, October, or November in most areas north of the Mason-Dixon line and below the line as far south as Georgia and Arizona and in the Pacific Northwest. Further south, plant in the shade in October, November or December. Again, well-drained soil is the crucial factor, along with choosing bulbs appropriate for your area and for naturalizing. Find sites for them that showcase their wild charms, and enjoy a spring-after-spring celebration of natural gardening at its colorful best.
