How to plant spring bulbs in Western New York

A plant you may not be familiar with is scilla, which is resistant to deer and rodents. Shown here is Scilla bifolia ‘Rosea’ (Alpine Squill). It gets four or five inches tall, is lightly scented and naturalizes easily. Photo courtesy Van Engelen Inc. by Connie Oswald Stofko Want to get bulbs to bloom in spring and summer? Here’s your first tip: Plant in autumn. Every spring, people walk into garden centers expecting to buy tulips and other bulbs to plant…

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