Many bulbs can be allowed to naturalise in grassland, or an area of the garden allowed to go a little wild. Many flower bulbs associated with woodland make excellent subjects for naturalising and this includes bluebells, snowdrops, anemones and narcissi. For a really natural effect, plant in drafts of a single variety and lightly toss a handful of bulbs onto the ground and p[lant them where they fall. At all costs, avoid planting them in straight rows. The bulbs will grow and multiply with minimal intervention. Bluebells are sometimes best planted as growing plants or ‘in the green’. We will have spring flowerbulbs as potted plants
Narcissi and crocus are the best species for naturalising in grass. The best area is to plant them within the shade of deciduous trees as this will tend to suppress the growth of the grass. Never be in hurry to cut off the foliage after flowering, lie it die down naturally to nourish the flowerbulbs so that they will flower next year. The foliage must remain uncut for at least six weeks after flowering to prevent the bulbs going ‘blind’.
