Beginning with an insight into the early cultivation of bulbs, this text shows you the techniques of planting and growing with step-by-step sequences explaning how to plant bulbs in beds and borders, beneath trees, in grass and in different containers, window boxes and hanging baskets. Practical advice on lifting and over-wintering, on propagation and watering, feeding and dead-heading provides all you need to know to garden successfully with bulbs. A Directory of Bulbs provides advice on different varieties and their requirements, whilst a Calender of Care acts as a seasonal summary of how to create maximum impact in your garden.