An elderly flower grower planted bulbous flowers with the “lasagna method”: crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and tulips will chic in April

Experienced gardeners plant spring-flowersusing the lasagna method. This is a sophisticated technology, which consists in placing bulbs underground at different levels, as if in layers. The principle of planting flowers is good for many reasons. On the eve of the sunny spring, we want to tell you more about this.



The method of lasagna is that the bulbs need ground up. Thanks to this, bulbous flowers will begin to sprout in turn. And your garden will be pleasant for many months: from January to May.

There is a working scheme according to which flowers should be planted. The diameter of each recess depends on the size and number of bulbs. Volume bulbs are covered with soil with a layer of 3-5 mm. In the flower tier, they go first. Then there is a layer of smaller bulbs, and then the smallest. For example, the first can be tulips, above them - hyacinths, and then - crocuses. The lasagna method is good because it is used not only for competent design of flower beds in the garden, but also for planting flowers in ordinary pots.





It is best to place the bulbs in chess order. It is necessary that they do not interfere with each other to grow properly. Use limiter sticks by sticking them into the soil near the bulbs in the lowest row. That way you won't get confused when you plant flowers. After that, just get them out of the ground.

The tier principle of planting flowers allows you to create unique flower beds. However, the first thing to decide on is the concept. For example, plant several contrasting colors that will grow simultaneously. Or else. combine early flowering and late flowering cultures. They will gradually replace each other and constantly delight you with their bright blooms.



In specialized stores, ready-made sets of bulbous flowers are sold. But you can safely create your own floral arrangements and try to combine different cultures. Next, we will tell you what spring bulb flowers exist.

1. begonia - a beautiful perennial plant, which has a huge number of various varieties in its family. They differ in coloring, methods of cultivation, duration of flowering and even the shape of the leaves. Gardeners love this flower for the palette of colors and the duration of flowering. Begonia usually blooms from May to November.
   
   
   
   
2. crocus - a short plant, the height of which does not exceed 10-15 cm. There are varieties of cream, purple, yellow, white, blue, purple and orange colors. In addition, the color can be spotty or two-colored. The duration of flowering is 15-20 days. There are different kinds of crocus. For example, some bloom in spring and others in autumn. This depends on the time of planting bulbs. So, the first should be planted in autumn, and the second - in summer.
3. iris It's a hardy perennial plant. From the rest, it is distinguished by an abundance of bright colors that can be combined in one flower. The main feature of irises is that you can plant them throughout the year. And they bloom, as a rule, 3 months: May, June and July.
   
   
   
   
4. Perennial hyacinth flower They plant in September or October. The flowering time depends on the variety of plants, and there are about a hundred of them. There are early-, medium- and late-flowering varieties of hyacinths. Although caring for this flower is not very difficult, bulbs must be planted following strict rules. For example, they cannot be planted in lowlands and in places with close groundwater deposits.
5. narcissist Perennial bulbous plant that likes to grow in sunny and open areas. The best time to plant this flower is late August and early September. Daffodils bloom throughout April and May.

No spring garden can do without fragrant and bright tulips. We've written about this flower many times. Here, for example, is an article about all the intricacies of growing tulips. This is a story about how to grow a flower at home.



We also want to remember the beautiful lilies that can decorate your beds in the spring. They are best planted in open ground in September. However, in the first year to survive the winter is not possible for all varieties. The reason is that the root system of the plant is not fully branched out. The duration of flowering of lilies is on average 17 days. And they bloom at different times depending on the variety: in June or July.

Which spring bulb flowers would you plant in your garden? Tell us about your favorites in the comments!