Autumn crocus, daffodils deter gophers. By Victor Yool Sep 19, 2001. ... If every so often I'll find a gopher that has uprooted a daffodil bulb, I just buy more when they're on sale.

Yes, it’s that time of year, the season when the crocus, tulips, daffodils and the oh-so-fragrant hyacinths — all those spring-flowering bulbs — bring the bleak winter landscapes back to life.

Autumn crocuses (aka fall-blooming crocuses), with the botanical name Crocus speciosus, are native to areas of Turkey, Crimea and northern Iran. They’re mostly hardy in Zones 5 through 9.

Bulbs can be obtained in bulk for under 20 cents apiece, so dream big. Use a mattock to create a trench for mass planting. They need well drained soil — the wholesale addition of grit or gravel ...

Q. How deep should I plant my bulbs? I have crocus, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths to plant. A. The general rule of green thumb is to plant bulbs two to three times as deep as the height of the bulb.

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(Many bulb enthusiasts will admit, however, that they’ve planted crocuses and other bulbs as late as December, even as snow is falling.) • Plant bulbs about 4 inches deep and 3 or 4 inches apart.

Thus, the crocus will have no problems and probably naturalize as time passes. Plant the corms (bulbs) in the fall as close as 10 per square foot of area.

“I had trouble with squirrels and chipmunks digging up my tulip and crocus bulbs last fall. Tulips and crocuses are a couple of my favorite spring flowers, and I am planning to plant them again ...

For flowers grown in the ground, use a bulb planter to punch 20 or 30 holes into the planting site, aiming for a natural spread. Sarah noted the importance of measuring the holes to ensure they ...

While the hillside looks a little “shaggy” during this period, the growth of the Crocus leaves allows for the essential process of photosynthesis which feeds the bulbs in anticipation of their ...