GARDENING

Autumn weather means it’s time to plant bulbs for spring

Bulbs have arrived at garden centres ready for planting: Tulips, daffodils, crocuses and many more come prepackaged in their small bulbs or tubers, and practically all you have to do is bury them in the ground. They already contain all the minerals and energy required to grow. Now the only thing they need is a long exposure to cold temperatures and soil moisture. Then, when the snow finally melts, they’ll be the first flowers to pop up in the spring. And you won’t want to miss that!