Crocuses are graceful onion flowers that bloom in early spring.crocuses planted on the lawnlook particularly attractive when they bloom between the blades of grass in spring. They make the often gray-gray lawn, which is in poor condition after winter, becomes a colorful garden decoration. See how and when to carry outplanting crocuses on the lawnand how to cultivate these plants later so that they bloom beautifully in spring.
Crocuses planted on the lawn bloom beautifully in spring
When to plant crocuses on the lawn
Planting crocuses on the lawnis performed at the same time as planting crocuses in garden beds, that is from September to October. Personally, I prefer to plant them in September so that the grass touched during this treatment has time to regenerate and take root well before winter.
How to plant crocuses on the lawn
We start by choosing the right place forcrocuses on the lawnIt should be a sunny place, where the soil is fertile and not too compacted. In such places, no puddles and stagnant water can form after rain, because in such conditions crocus bulbs rot quickly. It is also best if it is a place that is not to be walked on or used as little as possible, because crocuses will not withstand trampling like grass.
"When we find a place suitable forplanting crocuses on the lawn , cut the turf with a spade and gently bend it.In this way, the turf should be removed to a depth of 8-10 cm, because at this depth you need to place the crocus bulbs. In order not to lose the bulbs, it is worth planting them in special baskets for planting flower bulbs. In the future, the casing will facilitate the possible digging out of crocus bulbs and prevent them from spreading over the lawn. Anywaycrocuses on the lawnlook best growing in groups, which is facilitated by planting them in baskets. "
We can also plant crocus bulbs individually using a special planter, with which round holes for the bulbs are cut in the turf.
Planting crocuses on the lawn will be facilitated by the planter,
with which we can easily cut holes for bulbs
The planted crocus bulbscover with soil, slightly knead and cover with the previously removed turf. Then we water abundantly. Remember not to trample the lawn for some time in the places where we planted crocus bulbs so that the turf can regenerate.
How to care for crocuses planted on the lawn
Crocuses planted on the lawndo not require any special care treatments. In these places we fertilize and water the lawn in the same way as the entire surface of the lawn. However, you should give up the spring care treatments, such as aeration and scarification of the lawn, because they would damage the crocus bulbs. You should also delay the first lawn mowing in spring at least until the end of May. If we cut the leaves of withered crocuses too early, the plants will not be able to regenerate and gather strength in the bulbs for flowering for the next year.
Finally, it is worth adding that the same way can be doneplanting on the lawn tulips or narcissi , although in my opinion they do not look as cute as the crocuses blooming in the grass.
