Autumn Projects: Make a Spring-flowering Bulb Lasagne | How-to Garden Series | Episode 19

Late autumn is the perfect time of year to start thinking about and planting colourful spring bulbs! In this video, Hoselink's Resident Horticulturist Ben Hayman shows us how to make a layered bulb lasagne that will flower throughout the spring months. Discover some of Ben's favourite bulb varieties and how layering your bulbs - like a lasagne - for succession planting means a gorgeous display of colour for longer. Plus, watch all the way through to find out how to get the kids involved with a fun way of planting bulbs they're bound to love. Happy gardening! Chapters: Intro: (0:00) When to plant bulbs : (0:20) Types of bulb lasagne: (0:50) Pick a large pot: (1:17) Potting Mix: (1:45) First layer of bulbs: (2:03) Second Layer of bulbs: (2:48) Last layer of bulbs: (3:24) Fertilising: (3:58) Get the kids involved: (4:22) Products featured: Lightweight Bamboo Garden Gloves - https://www.hoselink.com.au/products/... Retractable Hose Reel - https://www.hoselink.com.au/collectio... Comfort 8-Pattern Flow Control Sprayer - https://www.hoselink.com.au/products/... Trowel: https://www.hoselink.com.au/products/... Garden Fertiliser: https://www.hoselink.com.au/products/... For more information about Hoselink or to view our full range of products, please visit: Hoselink AU: https://www.hoselink.com.au Hoselink USA: https://www.hoselink.com #gardening #springbulbs #spring #springbulblasagne #bulblasagne #springgarden #gardenprojects Can you believe we're nearing the end of autumn already? I feel like it was only summer a couple of weeks ago, but the good news is it's bulb planting season and that gets me pretty excited. I love trying new combinations and even adding to my existing bulbs. A lot of people aren't sure when the right time to plant bulbs is; some worry it's too early, some worry it's too late, but the easiest way to remember is to plant them around Mother's Day. A couple of weeks either side is fine, just try and keep it as close to Mother's Day as possible. To get us all in the mood for bulb planting season, I thought I'd show you how to make a bulb lasagna in a pot. These are great for adding a big punch of colour and scent to your balcony, terrace, or outdoor space, and are really easy to make. There are two main types of bulb lasagna: one with all of the same species for a compact flower show which looks amazing in multiple colours; the second type is planted out for succession flowering, meaning one will flower, then the next, then the next. This gives you beautiful colour and scent for much longer. They're both made the exact same way regardless of which one you choose, but today I'm going to show you a succession flowering lasagna with some of my personal favourites. The first step is to grab a large pot with a drainage hole at the base; it needs to be large because you're going to need that extra depth for the various layers of bulbs. Next, fill the bottom with stones or crock, which is just broken up old pots or tiles. This helps with drainage as it prevents the roots and potting mix from blocking up the drainage hole. Drainage for bulbs is really important because if they do get waterlogged, they can rot away in no time. Now grab some premium potting mix. That few extra dollars at cost per bag for the premium stuff is really worth it. Spread a layer of the mix around 20 centimetres thick at the base of the pot and lightly press down. We're ready for our first layer of bulbs; these will be the last to flower. I have chosen tulips because one, I love them, and two, they like to be planted deep. I'm using a mix of Picasso tulip white and Mona tulip lemon lace; I think these two will look amazing together. When planting bulbs, it's really important to always have the tip facing upwards. The only exception to this is anemone and ranunculus. You also need to space them around a bulb's width apart to allow for bulb swell. Add some more potting mix to around 10 centimetres thick and lightly compact. The second layer of bulbs I've chosen, and the second to flower, is hyacinth Blue Trophy. The blue in these stunners will really stand out against the whites and the yellows of the tulips, but not only that, they smell incredible too. When placing the second and third layers of bulbs, don't worry if you put a bulb directly over one below, because when the growing tip hits the base of the bulb above, it just curves around it and continues on; Mother Nature will always find a way. We then put another 10-centimetre layer of potting mix over the top and lightly compact. For our last layer of bulbs and our first to flower, I've chosen miniature daffodils, Tête-à-tête. I have been in love with these little guys from the first time I ever saw them, and to me, they are one of the early signs of spring and of the warmer weather to come.