Advice on planting bulbs in recently excavated soil

Aine2006

I am looking for some advice on the following project.
I am going to be planting a large area of land this September/October with daffodil bulbs, they are going to be planted in drifts The soil have been recently excavted and the the original topsoil has been replaced There will be grass seed sown and the eventual look will naturalize over the years with native trees etc. The quality of the topsoil is really good and the site is south facing.
I would most appreciate advice on preparing the soil, sowing, any tips at all, a lot of money and labour is being invested in this project and I want to do it right from the start.

Thank you
Anne McMahon

GPI

Hello Anne.
Don't forget to introduce yourself to the rest of the IG crew and feel free to add posts to any of our ongoing discussions.

On topic..... I have just written one section of an article on autumn bulb planting, you will find it here...... http://www.gardenplansireland.com/articles/article38.html

I will shortly be updating my personal article page with a further articles on bulb planting.
I'm sure some more members will be along shortly to offer their advice, Anne

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Aine2006 · Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:04 pm Post subject: Top soil and bulbs

The soil that I am going to be working with has not been treated with any organic matter, The area has been taken apart because it need drainage, the top lay of soil was saved, the drains put in and the the top soil was replaced. I hope I am not at an advantage all ready. I suppose it is the quality of the bulbs that matter in the end. lets see, thanks for the post. Cool

Anne

Bugs · Ash Tree Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 210 Location: Dublin

Aine . your conditions sound ok to me , heres an old gardeners tip tor sowing bulbs in drifts . Stand with your back to where you want to plant them and throw them over your shoulder , wherever they land thats where to plant . They look more natural than trying to arrange them randomly .
Cool

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GPI · Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:13 pm Post subject:

Folks, new sticky on bulb planting added..... http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=303&highlight=

Its not complete yet, lots to be added.