What to do with lingering spring bulbs


January 6, 2008 at 2:00a.m.

WASHINGTON POST

Lingering spring bulbs still can be planted in soil that has not frozen. They will not survive a whole season out of the ground. Discard bulbs that have rotted. Plant tulips and crocuses at a depth of 6 inches, and add mulch to discourage squirrel raids.