Preparing Fall Bulb Planters for Spring
To some people, tulips and other bulbs may be the last thing on your mind at this time of year, but if you take a little time now to plant up some fall bulb planters for next spring, I bet you will be pleased as punch that you did!
Planting fall bulbs in containers is no different from planting them in the ground, other than that you can really pack in a bunch for a colorful display that can be moved around the garden next spring to fill in bloom voids.
Follow these instructions for planting full bulbs and then let your creativity take over! Think about incorporating color patterns; staggering flowering times with early, mid, and late season bloomers; and playing with different heights.
For practicality, choose containers that will overwinter in your area. Glazed ceramic, resin, or plastic pots have good longevity and protect plants in the winter. Unglazed terracotta will absorb moisture, freeze, and crack, so it is best to store those for mild weather use only.
Use a good quality container soil mix and make sure the container has good drainage. Some self-watering containers are not a good choice for overwintering in rainy or cold areas where the soil needs proper drainage to keep roots healthy. 
You could also dress them up for fall and winter with these temporary displays:
- Beyond Tulips: Extraordinary Fall Bulbs You Need to Grow!
- Made for the Shade: Low Maintenance Fall Planters Bursting with Color
- Plant These Speedy Fall Vegetables for a Last Hurrah!
- Holiday Planter Before and After
For more ideas on great bulbs to plant this year, check out: Five Fall Bulbs to Plant For Long Lasting Spring Color.
i am wondering. if I plant them in a container, aren’t they going to freeze during winter time?
i live in canada where it becomes very cold during winter time.
Thank you
I’m also in Canada, Pauline, in Vancouver though where we have to worry about rainfall and freezing temperatures (read: soil turns to blocks of ice). The best solution is to move the pots under cover for the coldest months, like under a deck. But that really depends on just how cold it gets, how wet the soil is, what type of bulbs they are, and how big the container is. It would be best to ask about your specific bulbs at a nursery, but you can also email me some more specifics and we can see what the best overwintering solution may be for your area.
I don’t have a deck
Hi Linda, that was just a suggestion. Do you have any undercover area or an unheated garage?
Hi!! Love your great advice! I live in Puerto Rico ,Very warm weather and love bulbs, how can I grow them. We have minimal winter temp. Of 75 sometimes. I’ve heard I can keep the bulbs in the fridge. Not sure how to do it. Will be very thankful for your advice!!
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Thank you for the inspiring ideas! Pinned this post : ) I planted 3 kinds of daffodils two years ago and they each bloom for 2 weeks consecutively. Then the snowdrops start and that is the beginning of spring here in Houston!
Hey, thanks for giving planting ideas. A few days I was also thinking to plant flower bulbs in my garden and find some tips. Now these ideas are helping me for better planting and growing flower bulbs fast and easily.
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