When the Geophytes (tulips, daffodils,..)wane, we cut off the stems so the plants don`t exhaust themselves too much by developing seeds. However, we have to be careful. We can cut leaves only if they get fully yellow, because it means that the plant has accumulated nutrients for the next year.
Daffodil bulbs should remain on the flower bed over the summer. We have to be a bit more careful when it comes to Tulips. Tulips grow better in sandy, water permeable ground. If there is a lot of rain in the summer, the bulbs can be attacked by mildew and they get destroyed. So, if the ground is not sandy and water permeable it is better to dig the bulbs up after the leaves are dry, dried them and store in the dark, dry and cold place until the autumn, when we re-plant them.
If we are deciding between Tulips and Daffodils, and we want to have as little work as possible it is better to choose Daffodils since the Mice and Vole do not like them and they are not as sensitive as Tulips. Even if they are slightly damaged they can recover, while the Tulips are more sensitive.
Daffodil bulbs should remain on the flower bed over the summer. We have to be a bit more careful when it comes to Tulips. Tulips grow better in sandy, water permeable ground. If there is a lot of rain in the summer, the bulbs can be attacked by mildew and they get destroyed. So, if the ground is not sandy and water permeable it is better to dig the bulbs up after the leaves are dry, dried them and store in the dark, dry and cold place until the autumn, when we re-plant them.
If we are deciding between Tulips and Daffodils, and we want to have as little work as possible it is better to choose Daffodils since the Mice and Vole do not like them and they are not as sensitive as Tulips. Even if they are slightly damaged they can recover, while the Tulips are more sensitive.
