Tulip bulbs: fall is the time to prepare the perfect flower garden for spring

When the air begins to cool and leaves begin to fall from the trees, most people immediately think of storing gardening supplies for the winter and preparing to bundle up. But wait! Before putting away your gardening equipment, don't forget to pick up some tulip bulbs to plant in your garden. Fall is the perfect time to plant tulip bulbs.

Most people think of a tulip first, when asked to name a flower bulb. Tulips are easy to grow and require very little care, which is one of the reasons they are so popular.

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There is a great variety in the color selection of tulip bulbs. Tulip colors often follow color trends that are generally popular. Right now, pastel tulips are extremely popular color options. The most popular tulip color has always been and still is red. However, red is closely followed by yellow as the second most popular color.

Of course, you can find tulips in a variety of colors, as there are more than 3500 varieties of tulips. You can buy traditional tulip bulbs, as well as fancy bulbs, which have a ruffled petal and feathers. You can find tulips in solid colors, as well as striped petals or assorted colors.

You can buy tulip bulbs that bloom early, that ripen early in the spring, or you can find tulips that will bloom later. Therefore, you can plan your bulb flowers to always have flowers throughout the spring, until the perennials begin to bloom. Tulips come in both tall and shorter varieties, this can be important when you are planning a garden layout. In addition, you will have the option to choose between single flower tulips and double bloomers.

With so much variety and selection, there is no question that tulip bulbs are such popular flowers. Along with the excellent selection and ease of care and planting of tulips, they make a great addition to any garden design. Tulips look wonderful in both formal garden designs and informal styles.