April is the moment to act if you want a summer yard that refuses to fade when the rain clouds disappear. Planting the right summer bulbs now means you’ll enjoy bold, heat-tolerant color just as borders begin to look a little weary under long, dry days.
These bulbs are not delicate prima donnas. They are resilient, sun-loving performers that thrive in temperate zones, shrug off drought, and keep flowering when others falter. With the soil warming and moisture still lingering from spring, April offers the perfect planting window.
