Put a few splashes of color in the middle of the green blades of grass? This works fantastically well with hardy flower bulbs. If the site conditions and the type of bulb are in perfect harmony, the lawn will continue to bloom for years after planting. And that without much action on our part.

Spring bloomers are always welcome in the lawn

Suitable flower bulb varieties

Flower bulbs that bloom in spring are suitable for green lawns. Crocuses and daffodils easily break through dense turf. But tulips, squills and co. can also be planted.

However, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the living conditions that the lawn provides. This is the only way to choose the right variety. Tulips, for example, like it rich in nutrients and dry soil in summer.

If the soil and location prove to be optimal, the perennial bulbs will sprout again every year. They will even form daughter onions and
to overgrow

The problem with mowing the lawn

In principle, flower bulbs can be planted in any lawn, as long as the soil and sunlight are right. However, one important point that is often overlooked is how often the lawn is mowed.

In order for a bulb flower to blossom, it must be allowed to grow in peace. It must therefore not be caught by the lawnmower. This can be easily implemented in gardens that are designed to be close to nature, as they are not mowed that often. Otherwise, the flower areas must be left out when mowing the lawn.

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Flower bulbs after flowering need their leaves to recharge their batteries until they wither on their own. Continue to leave it out when mowing if you want it to bloom magnificently the following year.

Ideal planting time

Autumn is ideal for this project. You can plant in the lawn from mid-September to the end of December. However, the ground must not be frozen. If the autumn is very mild, a later planting date is advantageous.

Plant in tuffs

In order for flower bulbs to look their best in the lawn, they are usually planted in tuffs. The smaller the onion variety, the more specimens are planted together. While 15 bulbs already provide a nice result for tulips and daffodils, at least 25 bulbs should be planted for other varieties.

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Voles can also search for food under lawns. Protect the flower bulbs from voles with a plant basket (€11.99) that is commercially available especially for this purpose.

This is how it is planted

Equipped with a small rake, spade and a bulb flower planter you can start:

  • Cut out the lawn with a spade
  • A division into small squares is ideal
  • Remove the grass cover about 10 cm deep with a spade
  • loosen the soil
  • Set and press onions
  • Put the lawn back on
  • water well

Notice:
The planting depth of twice the length of the bulb also applies to planting in the lawn. There should be an onion width between two onions.

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Vegetable garden