{"id":53892,"date":"2023-09-04T07:00:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T12:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/?p=53892"},"modified":"2024-09-17T10:07:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:07:26","slug":"prepare-for-spring-by-planting-bulbs-in-the-fall-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/prepare-for-spring-by-planting-bulbs-in-the-fall-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare for Spring by Planting Bulbs in the Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprise yourself with flowers next spring by burying these treasures now.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first flowers of spring, flowering bulbs always come as a welcome sight after the long months of winter. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are a few of the many bulbs that bloom each April and May. The key to enjoying these treasures is to plant them in the fall. Here\u2019s everything you need to know to plant them, create beautiful arrangements, and outsmart curious squirrels!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53897 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/orange-blooming-tulips-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"orange blooming tulips-Platt Hill Nursery-Chicago\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/orange-blooming-tulips-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/orange-blooming-tulips-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/orange-blooming-tulips-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago-480x240.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/600;\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>What is the Best Month to Plant Spring Bulbs in Chicago?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late-September to early-November is the season for planting spring bulbs in Chicago. <\/span><b>The important thing is to plant them before the ground freezes. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t want to plant them too early, or they could be tempted to send up foliage if the weather is hot enough. So, as a general rule, wait until air temperatures are below 50F and the soil is 55F or cooler.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How Do You Plant Spring Flower Bulbs?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planting spring bulbs is an easy task with lots of room for creativity. Follow the steps below for success in planting these spring beauties:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Bulb Planting - Platt Hill Nursery\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/53Tqo9hLHq8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><em><b>1. Select a Good Location\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most bulbs need a bright spot where they can drink the sun\u2019s rays. Keep in mind that trees, shrubs, and perennials won\u2019t be leafed out yet, so you have extra sunlight to work with. Bulbs also need well-draining soil to prevent rotting. So choose nice, loamy soil that has good drainage year-round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><em><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53896 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/planting-spring-blooming-bulbs-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"planting spring blooming bulbs-Platt Hill Nursery-Chicago\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/planting-spring-blooming-bulbs-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/planting-spring-blooming-bulbs-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/planting-spring-blooming-bulbs-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago-480x240.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/600;\" \/><\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n<h4><em><b>2. Plan a Beautiful Layout\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best parts about planting bulbs is that you can create beautiful arrangements\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without much trouble. Check out our design tips below to get your creativity flowing!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><em><b>3. Dig the Right Depth<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How deep should I plant my bulbs?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d is a common question among gardeners. A general rule is to <\/span><b>plant them three times as deep as the height of the bulb.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So, if a crocus bulb stands one inch in stature, dig the hole three inches deep. If in doubt, the plant tag will tell you the correct depth and spacing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><em><b>4. Plant and Backfill\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your holes dug and ready, kindly place the bulbs in their new home with the pointy side up. Backfill the soil on top. Then, as a finishing touch, water them to reduce air pockets and stimulate the roots. You only need to water them once and then let nature take over.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><em><b>5. Mark Their Location\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make yourself a reminder of where you planted them so you don\u2019t accidentally dig them up later in the fall or next spring. Jot down their location in your handy garden journal, or put a stake in the ground as a signpost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Design Tips for Arranging Spring Flower Bulbs\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned above, spring flower bulbs are like a box of paints that allow you to create beautiful arrangements. In general, you have more impact when you plant them in groups of 3, 5, or 7\u2014rather than standing alone. <\/span><b>Odd-numbered groupings have a more natural look than even ones.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53904 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blooming-crocus-and-daffodil-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"blooming crocus and daffodil-Platt Hill Nursery-Chicago\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blooming-crocus-and-daffodil-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blooming-crocus-and-daffodil-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blooming-crocus-and-daffodil-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago-480x240.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/600;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some gardeners take advantage of different blooming times by layering bulbs on top of each other. For example, you can layer early-blooming crocus on top of mid-spring blooming daffodils. As the crocuses fade, the daffodils come to the stage with an encore flowering. This technique allows you to enjoy a continual show of flowers in the same location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also combine colors, mix them among other kinds of perennials, place them along flower borders, or plant them in <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/container-inspiration-small-medium-large-planters\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planters<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">.<\/span> Think of bulbs as versatile flowers that will rise up anywhere you want a flash of color.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Keep Squirrels Away from Bulbs in Chicago\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squirrels are sometimes known to feast on newly-planted bulbs. It\u2019s hard to blame them! These carbohydrate-rich roots are like a ready-meal for a squirrel. Fortunately, there are ways to dissuade our local tree guardians from snacking on our freshly-planted bulbs:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plant Away from Their Paths: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever notice squirrels running back and forth along your fences? They tend to use the same pathways every day as they forage for food. It\u2019s a good idea to plant bulbs away from their favorite runways and digging spots.<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plant Later in the Fall:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Squirrels are proactive creatures. They\u2019re busy caching food for the winter long before the ground freezes. When you wait to plant bulbs later in the fall, squirrels will already have most of their rations hidden and are less likely to dig up your bulbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cover with Chicken Wire:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If necessary, a mesh of finely-woven chicken wire will prevent squirrels from digging up the bulbs. Stake the covering in place, or spread mulch over the top to secure and hide it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Add Bulbs to a Lawn\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever dream of having a flower meadow in your yard? Planting bulbs among your grass is a great way to bring flowers, color, and biodiversity to your landscape. They\u2019ll flower in the spring as your <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/a-guide-to-spring-lawn-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grass is waking up<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can mow around them or let the grass grow a little longer as you enjoy the flowers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53895 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/planting-bulbs-in-lawn-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.png\" alt=\"planting bulbs in lawn-Platt Hill Nursery-Chicago\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/planting-bulbs-in-lawn-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.png 1200w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/planting-bulbs-in-lawn-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago-980x490.png 980w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/planting-bulbs-in-lawn-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago-480x240.png 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/600;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To plant bulbs in your lawn, simply dig a narrow hole, carefully removing the top layer of sod. Plant the bulbs in the earth, backfill, and cover the hole with the sod again. The bulbs will find a way to the surface through the lawn next spring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In closing, <\/span><b>bulbs are some of the most versatile flowers you can add to your garden.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In borders, porch planters, lawns, or even beds of their own, they bring early blazes of beauty wherever they are. By planting bulbs with different timings, you can enjoy their offering all through the spring and into the summer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more tips on <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planting spring bulbs<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, feel free to visit our garden centers in Bloomingdale and Carpentersville!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platt Hill Nursery is Chicago\u2019s premier garden center and nursery.<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/platthillnursery.com\/r0wxmrag49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53893 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blooming-muscari-newsletter-subscribe-button-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"blooming muscari-newsletter-subscribe-button-Platt Hill Nursery-Chicago\" width=\"1210\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blooming-muscari-newsletter-subscribe-button-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg 1210w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blooming-muscari-newsletter-subscribe-button-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago-980x324.jpg 980w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blooming-muscari-newsletter-subscribe-button-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago-480x159.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1210px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1210px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1210\/400;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surprise yourself with flowers next spring by burying these treasures now. &nbsp; The first flowers of spring, flowering bulbs always come as a welcome sight after the long months of winter. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are a few of the many bulbs that bloom each April and May. The key to enjoying these treasures is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":348,"featured_media":53894,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprise yourself with flowers next spring by burying these treasures now.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first flowers of spring, flowering bulbs always come as a welcome sight after the long months of winter. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are a few of the many bulbs that bloom each April and May. The key to enjoying these treasures is to plant them in the fall. Here\u2019s everything you need to know to plant them, create beautiful arrangements, and outsmart curious squirrels!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><b><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53897\" src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/orange-blooming-tulips-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"orange blooming tulips-Platt Hill Nursery-Chicago\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\r\n<h3><b>What is the Best Month to Plant Spring Bulbs in Chicago?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late-September to early-November is the season for planting spring bulbs in Chicago. <\/span><b>The important thing is to plant them before the ground freezes. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t want to plant them too early, or they could be tempted to send up foliage if the weather is hot enough. So, as a general rule, wait until air temperatures are below 50F and the soil is 55F or cooler.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><b>How Do You Plant Spring Flower Bulbs?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planting spring bulbs is an easy task with lots of room for creativity. Follow the steps below for success in planting these spring beauties:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><em><b>1. Select a Good Location\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most bulbs need a bright spot where they can drink the sun\u2019s rays. Keep in mind that trees, shrubs, and perennials won\u2019t be leafed out yet, so you have extra sunlight to work with. Bulbs also need well-draining soil to prevent rotting. So choose nice, loamy soil that has good drainage year-round.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h4><em><b><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53896\" src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/planting-spring-blooming-bulbs-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"planting spring blooming bulbs-Platt Hill Nursery-Chicago\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" \/><\/b><\/em><\/h4>\r\n<h4><em><b>2. Plan a Beautiful Layout\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best parts about planting bulbs is that you can create beautiful arrangements\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without much trouble. Check out our design tips below to get your creativity flowing!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><em><b>3. Dig the Right Depth<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How deep should I plant my bulbs?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d is a common question among gardeners. A general rule is to <\/span><b>plant them three times as deep as the height of the bulb.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So, if a crocus bulb stands one inch in stature, dig the hole three inches deep. If in doubt, the plant tag will tell you the correct depth and spacing.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><em><b>4. Plant and Backfill\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your holes dug and ready, kindly place the bulbs in their new home with the pointy side up. Backfill the soil on top. Then, as a finishing touch, water them to reduce air pockets and stimulate the roots. You only need to water them once and then let nature take over.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><em><b>5. Mark Their Location\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make yourself a reminder of where you planted them so you don\u2019t accidentally dig them up later in the fall or next spring. Jot down their location in your handy garden journal, or put a stake in the ground as a signpost.<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><b>Design Tips for Arranging Spring Flower Bulbs\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned above, spring flower bulbs are like a box of paints that allow you to create beautiful arrangements. In general, you have more impact when you plant them in groups of 3, 5, or 7\u2014rather than standing alone. <\/span><b>Odd-numbered groupings have a more natural look than even ones.\u00a0<\/b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53904\" src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blooming-crocus-and-daffodil-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"blooming crocus and daffodil-Platt Hill Nursery-Chicago\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" \/><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some gardeners take advantage of different blooming times by layering bulbs on top of each other. For example, you can layer early-blooming crocus on top of mid-spring blooming daffodils. As the crocuses fade, the daffodils come to the stage with an encore flowering. This technique allows you to enjoy a continual show of flowers in the same location.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also combine colors, mix them among other kinds of perennials, place them along flower borders, or plant them in <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/container-inspiration-small-medium-large-planters\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planters<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">.<\/span> Think of bulbs as versatile flowers that will rise up anywhere you want a flash of color.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><b>How to Keep Squirrels Away from Bulbs in Chicago\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squirrels are sometimes known to feast on newly-planted bulbs. It\u2019s hard to blame them! These carbohydrate-rich roots are like a ready-meal for a squirrel. Fortunately, there are ways to dissuade our local tree guardians from snacking on our freshly-planted bulbs:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plant Away from Their Paths: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever notice squirrels running back and forth along your fences? They tend to use the same pathways every day as they forage for food. It\u2019s a good idea to plant bulbs away from their favorite runways and digging spots.\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plant Later in the Fall:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Squirrels are proactive creatures. They\u2019re busy caching food for the winter long before the ground freezes. When you wait to plant bulbs later in the fall, squirrels will already have most of their rations hidden and are less likely to dig up your bulbs.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cover with Chicken Wire:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If necessary, a mesh of finely-woven chicken wire will prevent squirrels from digging up the bulbs. Stake the covering in place, or spread mulch over the top to secure and hide it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><b>How to Add Bulbs to a Lawn\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever dream of having a flower meadow in your yard? Planting bulbs among your grass is a great way to bring flowers, color, and biodiversity to your landscape. They\u2019ll flower in the spring as your <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/a-guide-to-spring-lawn-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grass is waking up<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can mow around them or let the grass grow a little longer as you enjoy the flowers.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53895\" src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/planting-bulbs-in-lawn-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.png\" alt=\"planting bulbs in lawn-Platt Hill Nursery-Chicago\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" \/><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To plant bulbs in your lawn, simply dig a narrow hole, carefully removing the top layer of sod. Plant the bulbs in the earth, backfill, and cover the hole with the sod again. The bulbs will find a way to the surface through the lawn next spring.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In closing, <\/span><b>bulbs are some of the most versatile flowers you can add to your garden.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In borders, porch planters, lawns, or even beds of their own, they bring early blazes of beauty wherever they are. By planting bulbs with different timings, you can enjoy their offering all through the spring and into the summer.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more tips on <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planting spring bulbs<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, feel free to visit our garden centers in Bloomingdale and Carpentersville!<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platt Hill Nursery is Chicago\u2019s premier garden center and nursery.<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/platthillnursery.com\/r0wxmrag49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53893\" src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blooming-muscari-newsletter-subscribe-button-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"blooming muscari-newsletter-subscribe-button-Platt Hill Nursery-Chicago\" width=\"1210\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[971,40],"tags":[108,2387,109,2384,2385,2291,2262,2388,2389,1226,1386,2386,2383,2382],"class_list":["post-53892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to","category-gardening","tag-bloomingdale-garden-center","tag-bulb-vernalization","tag-carpentersville-garden-center","tag-chicago-fall-planted-bulbs","tag-chicago-spring-blooming-bulbs","tag-gardening-in-chicago","tag-gardening-in-illinois","tag-planting-fall-bulbs","tag-planting-spring-blooming-bulbs","tag-platt-hill-nursery","tag-platt-hill-nursery-chicago","tag-when-to-plant-bulbs-that-bloom-in-spring","tag-when-to-plant-spring-bulbs-in-bloomingdale","tag-when-to-plant-spring-bulbs-in-carpentersville"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/348"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53892"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53892\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53894"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}