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- In late May or early June, divide narcissus bulb clumps. If you decide to store bulbs rather than leaving them in the ground; remember to replant in late summer or early fall.
- Lift tulip bulbs once the greenery has died back, clean and dry them. Store them in a cool place until fall. If you choose to leave your bulbs in the ground, don't forget to add fertilizer.
- If you are in zone 8 or 9 you can plant your bearded Iris rhizomes now.
- Divide grape hyacinth bulbs to increase next years production. These bulbs increase rapidly. Rodents consider these bulbs a delicassy. If they are planted with Daffodils or Scilla bulbs the rodents will leave them alone.
- Order crocus bulbs now to ensure you receive them for planting time.
- Plant gladioli in late May or early June. These bulbs will flower in about 3 months. To deter thrips (a tiny white or brown insect that loves your gladioli as much as you do), soak your bulbs in in a mixture of two tablespoons of disinfectant to a gallon of water for 3 hours before planting them.
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