Fall-Planted Bulbs

And if you grow lilies and the like, it's how you keep the party going through summer. Bulbs are easy to grow. Give them sunshine and well-drained soil, and they'll create gorgeous, vibrant perennial borders. Many make good potted plants, and if you position them in layers, they'll grow in succession for a continuous container accent. Put them in your cutting garden for impressive fresh bouquets. These need to be planted in fall so they can go through a winter chill period that will cause the chemical reactions for blooming, but they're so easy to plant, and simply waking up to a perfect spring garden is a fantastic feeling.