WOLF-Garten’s guide to planting spring bulbs

Spring flowers are nature’s way of announcing the end of winter. Bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, snowdrops, hyacinths, and crocuses, are often planted in autumn, lie dormant during winter, and burst into bloom as temperatures rise in spring. These pretty flowers signal the start of a new growing season and bring with them vibrant colours, sunnier days, and a refreshing sense of renewal.

WOLF-Garten, a renowned gardening tool brand, has shared its guide to planting spring bulbs so that next year when the chill of winter fades away, gardens will be transformed into a tapestry of beautiful blooms.

Over the autumn months, fallen leaves and general debris can easily build up on flower beds and garden borders. In order to keep the soil underneath healthy and prepare it for planting, gardeners must clear away any build-up. For smaller areas, the

multi-change® Fan Rake 11cm is ideal for the job due to the compact but effective prongs. Rake away any organic matter until the soil is bare, so the space is ready for planting fresh plants. Place any dead grass, plants and weeds in the compost bin to break down and turn into future mulch. 

During the colder months, soil can often become compact and hard, so it’s important to loosen it up before planting bulbs to ensure sufficient air circulation. For tough ground, the multi-change Grubber easily breaks it up with its three-pointed tines, helping to aerate the soil. The 9cm attachment is ideal for working in between plants in beds, or in smaller spaces such as borders, pots, and planters.

Once the soil is clear of debris and well aerated, use a trowel to add compost or organic matter as this will improve soil fertility and drainage. The WOLF-Garten Planting Trowel is the ideal tool for use in narrow pots, borders, and flower beds as it allows for more precise digging.

Next, create holes of the appropriate size and depth for the bulbs using the WOLF-Garten Bulb Planter. The depth and space between the holes will depend on the specific requirements of each bulb variety, so refer to any original packaging for guidance. Simply push the tool into the ground, twist and lift to remove the soil, plant the bulb in the hole and press the handle to release the soil back into the ground. This innovative tool creates uniform planting holes, measuring up to 6cm³. and its serrated edge helps to insert it into the ground with ease, whilst the side measure enables users to gauge planting depth. This user-friendly design makes bulb planting both efficient and precise.

Plant bulbs now to kick off the busy spring gardening season with a burst of vibrant colour! Find out more about WOLF-Garten’s tools at https://wolfgarten-tools.co.uk/

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WOLF-Garten multi-change® Fan Rake 11cm - RRP £14.99

WOLF-Garten multi-change® Grubber 9cm - RRP £19.99

WOLF-Garten Planting Trowel Fixed Handle – RRP £9.99

WOLF-Garten Bulb Planter with Fixed Handle – RRP £12.99

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Editors notes

The WOLF-Garten gardening tool collection offers the total gardening solution for lawn care, soil and cultivation, tree and shrub care and general garden maintenance. The premium quality garden hand tools and garden powered tools are distributed by E. P. Barrus Ltd; a British Company with 100-years trading experience.

The WOLF-Garten philosophy is to provide gardening tools and machinery of premium quality and performance that help make gardening easier and more enjoyable. All Wolf products undergo rigorous quality testing from the innovative multi-change® range to the electric lawnmower range, and every tool in the range is covered by a guarantee.