@themichaelgriffiths: How to plant bulbs Dig a hole wide and deep enough for your bulbs. A bulb auger will make short work of this, so I dig all my holes in one go. Remember to only plant bulbs at two to three times their depth. Place the bulbs in the hole with their ‘nose’, or shoot, facing upwards. Space them at least twice the bulb’s own width apart Replace the soil and gently firm with the back of a rake. Avoid treading on the soil as this can damage the bulbs