bulbs give us our first spots of color after a long winter, they are always welcome sign of spring. in addition, they need no watering except the winter rains.
bulbs always look nice planted in front of a section of evergreen shrubs. many houses have plants up against the house which make a nice backdrop for groupings of bulbs. a border of bulbs planted along the edge of the lawn will add a splash of color to the lawn area.
spring bulbs can also be planted under deciduous trees. the bulbs will bloom before the trees leaf out, giving them plenty of light to make strong stems. some bulbs that perform well 