American Landscape
  • Home
  • Company
    • About Us
    • Our History
  • Services
    • Design Build
    • Landscape Maintenance
    • Arborist Tree Care
    • Commercial Snow Removal
  • Portfolio
  • Testimonials
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Menu Menu

Spring Bulb Clean-Up

May 17, 2022/in News, Lawn Care/by American Landscape

As your spring flowers begin to die off and foliage begins to droop and yellow, it’s time to take action! Follow our advice to trim these plants properly so your bulbs will produce gorgeous flowers for you again in the fall.  

Hyacinth

When flowers are spent, holding the flower stem firm, cut the stalk as close to the base as you can and remove.  

Tulip

When flowers are spent, holding the flower stem firm, cut the stem as close to the second leaf as you can. 

 

For both tulips and hyacinth, be sure to leave the remaining foliage up until it yellows. That is how the bulb makes nutrients for next year’s flowers.  After foliage yellows, you can pull, rake, or cut it off and dispose.

Daffodills

Daffodils are a little different than tulips and hyacinth.  There are many late blooming varieties, they often grow in large clumps, and sometimes the foliage will stay green well into June.  As the flowers die and the foliage starts to flop or interfere with spring planting, you can cut the foliage back to make it more attractive, while still leaving enough for the plant to store nutrients in its bulbs to flower next year.

Gather the leaves in your hands and cut straight across leaving 6”-8” of the foliage still standing. Your clumps will look nice and tidy and you can plant around them without interference.

Just like with your tulips and hyacinths, wait until leaves have yellowed before fully removing them. 

 

Pro Tip!  Consider interplanting your bulbs with perennials.  As the bulbs fade, the perennials grow and hide the dying foliage, leaving you with less work! 

Dividing & Transplanting

If you want to relocate your spring flowering bulbs or if you notice they are not blooming well, you can divide and transplant them. It is best to wait until the foliage starts to die back so that the bulbs have time to store nutrients from the plant. 

When you transplant the bulbs, add a little bone meal or bulb fertilizer to give them a boost as they root in and prepare for next year. Be sure to give them a good watering and then wait for some gorgeous flowers in fall!

Note: Tulips do not typically have the longevity in Wisconsin that the daffodils do, so over time it might just be best to replant with new ones.  

It’s always a great idea to get expert help with your landscaping. Get in touch today to schedule an appointment for new design/construction or to inquire about our maintenance programs.

Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on LinkedIn
https://amerlandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/How-to-Trim-Back-Fading-Spring-Bulbs.png 628 1200 American Landscape https://amerlandscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/american-landscape-50-years-logo-300x138.png American Landscape2022-05-17 18:31:392022-11-22 21:15:09Spring Bulb Clean-Up
0 replies

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Search Topics

Latest Articles

  • Integrated Pest Management Lawn ProgramMarch 30, 2023 - 6:00 pm
  • BACKYARD RENOVATION FEELS LIKE A VACATION AT HOMEBackyard Renovation Feels Like a Vacation at HomeMarch 21, 2023 - 7:56 pm
  • How to Create a Monarch WaystationHow to Create a Monarch WaystationMarch 15, 2023 - 8:50 pm
  • Detect and Treat for Spongy MothDetect and Treat for Spongy Moth on TreesFebruary 10, 2023 - 11:17 pm
  • 2023 Landscaping Trends2023 Landscaping TrendsFebruary 2, 2023 - 4:47 pm

Topics

  • Company News
  • News
  • Tree Care
  • Lawn Care
  • Landscape Design
  • Winter Services
  • Lighting
  • Sustainable Landscaping
  • Green Roofs
  • Hardscapes
  • Landscaping

Want to stay in the loop?
Sign up for our newsletter.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

(262)252-4260
info@amerlandscape.com

N60 W16073 Kohler Ln,
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

About   Services   Portfolio   Testimonials   Careers   Blog   Contact

We use cookies. Privacy Policy.

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • houzz
Scroll to top