Daffodils
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When planting daffodils, you will get the best results and many years of blooms by taking the time to plant properly. Luckily, these fall-planted bulbs are simple to plant and easy to maintain. Daffodils naturalize readily, and they're resistant to deer and squirrel damage. A successfully naturalized daffodil field can bloom for up to 30 or even 50 years!
How to Plant Daffodil Bulbs
First, choose an area with good drainage and sunlight. An area where grass can be left unmown until the foliage has matured is ideal. Hillsides are excellent spots. The edges of woods are also good, if you are planting an early-blooming variety which will have a chance to mature before the trees come into full leaf. For best impact, plant drifts of like kinds and colours. Many gardeners "arrange" their drifts simply by taking handfuls of bulbs and throwing them about for a natural-feeling distribution—just dig where the bulbs land!
Next, dig a hole about 15 cm deep and space the daffodil bulbs about 10-15 cm apart. Make sure the pointed ends are facing up. Because daffodils increase annually and produce more flowers each year, we recommend that you fertilize with a topdressing of Breck’s Food for Bulbs and Perennials when planting them. Backfill soil over the bulbs, water them in and dress the soil with a layer of mulch to retain moisture over the winter.
Naturalizing with Daffodils
When naturalizing daffodils, you will get the best results and many years of blooms by taking the time to plant properly. For most naturalizing projects, you will be working in uncultivated soil with thick sod, so it is necessary to give each bulb a small custom-cultivated hole. Usually, this means lifting out soil with a spade. One clever way to make precise bulb holes is to use a bulb auger. With a sub-layer of rich, fertilized soil to send roots into, your daffodils will grow even stronger and bloom for years!
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