"ninadora" wrote in message
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1. i would like to do 1,000 bulbs in one day, is this too ambitious
for two overweight amataur fans of flowers?

Yes.


2. i have read of soil augers, bulb naturalizers that are foot
operated, and steel pipes (not going there) does anyone have
experience with these tools?

Yes. The easiest method for large naturalized plantings is to lay down a
large sheet of playwood near where you wish to plant. With a flat edged
shovel or spade, remove the surface soil for the entire area in which you
will be planting and toss it onto the plywood. After sufficient soil has
been removed, place your bulbs in a 'naturalistic' fashion (no regimented
rows). Throw the soil back on and you're done.

For larger bulbs that require deeper planting, a tulip planter, small hand
mattock, or dibble works well.

3. i will be planting woodland bulbs like aconite,star of bethlaham
and scilla siberica...i am worried about the soil when i get
there..this is simply a patch of decidouous (sp?) wooded area is
there any advice for things to look out for or bulb types etc?

Just be aware that digging near certain types of trees can be hard work
(Silver Maple, for example, or other surface root-spreading types of trees).


4. if planting these types of bulbs is it neccessary to first dig a
bed and ammend the soil, if it is not clay?

Nope. Soak the Winter Aconite's bulbs in water overnight prior to planting.
I would top dress with as mch organic material as is humanely possible to
improve clay conditions if they exist.

5. finally can anyone reccommend their favorite on line or mail order
source for bulbs

http://www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com

Dave