Now is the time to get planting your tulip bulbs and if you're looking for a little guidance our gardening experts are here to help ...

Many types of tulips tend to last only a year or maybe two in the garden. Daffodils are known to keep blooming well for a few years, but you can count on camassia's flower power for much longer.

and Nicholson finds that the species tulips tend to stay undisturbed by the pests, including squirrels and voles, that routinely feast on other types of tulip. In containers, she plants single ...

Other tulips prefer part-shade and damp soils, so you should plant beneath shrubs and trees, the RHS adds. To make sure you plant the bulbs the correct way, always check the type of flowers you have.

However, some tulips are suitable for use as perennials and are identified as such by vendors. If there are particular types of tulips your heart is set on, order your bulbs early because the most ...