Winter aconite
(Picture: Shutterstock)Bulb merchants sell dreams of spring at a time when it feels awfully far away but you do need to buy now to plant soon. The most popular varieties will sell out and you don’t want to be left with bare borders come April. It might be hard to imagine that spring promise as the leaves redden and the days shorten, so make a plan to get the best blooms.
Firstly, decide where you are going to plant your bulbs: is it a dry, sunny spot or somewhere slightly shady? Different bulbs prefer different conditions. If you are planting your display into containers, also consider how tall the flowers will grow.
