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Planting Depth for Bulbs
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How deep do I plant my bulbs?
Planting Depth for Bulbs
The rule of thumb for planting bulbs is to plant them three times as deep as their height. Therefore, a one inch bulb would be planted three inches deep. However, there are a few exceptions, like the Madonna Lily bulb, which should be planted only an inch deep.
