Courtesy of Chicago Botanic Garden For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. It is possible to layer bulbs in the container to create a dramatic display of bulbs.

2 easiest bulbs for pots Growing spring-flowering bulbs in containers allows you to locate the blooming bulbs wherever you want to enjoy them, including indoors. As beautiful as they are in the ...

Lilies (Lilium) are a popular bulb to grow in containers, adding elegance to your garden or patio. While some varieties can grow quite tall, newer varieties have been bred for a smaller size and ...

Use 6 inches or larger containers for larger bulbs, like tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. Smaller bulbs like crocus, grape hyacinths and miniature daffodils can be planted in 4-inch pots.

You may find that summer-blooming bulbs like the pineapple lily (Eucomis), calla lily, and fragrant Hymenocallis perform better in their own containers because there is no competition with other ...

Larger bulbs, like daffodils and tulips, are planted about 5 or 6 inches deep. Smaller bulbs, like anemones, ranunculus and grape hyacinths, are planted about 2 or 3 inches deep.

Delicate freesia bulbs cannot only create beautiful blossoms in the garden — these flowers are also used for cutting, making elegant bouquets, festive garlands and boutonnieres. Such a bouquet ...

Various fall planted bulbs can be planted in pots during October and brought inside for mid-winter bloom. The procedure is simple and easy to do. Use 6-inch or larger containers for bulbs such as ...

Or, you can plant bulbs in large containers with ample drainage holes, place them outdoors where they won't freeze and wait for the color show to happen in early 2012.