In late autumn 2008 we planted a new tulip display which I wrote about in 2009 (you can find the original post here).
The tulips were planted much deeper then previously, using a useful tool called an auger, that can be mounted in a drill. This makes digging the holes in our heavy clay soil a much more pleasant chore. I filled each hole with grit before planting the bulb and hoped for the best.
After the freezing winter we had I didn't raise my hopes too much, but I am happy to say we have a fantastic display. About 95% of the tulips came back, and they look just as good as in the first year.
There is hope for the non-diggers among us after all.
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